Hidden Gems of the Amalfi Coast

Hidden Gems of the Amalfi Coast

We developed a great four day itinerary for the Amalfi Coast that is a perfect Secret. After time in Florence and Rome, Rick and I rode the train into Naples, the Circumvesuviana train into Sorrento, and then took the bus into Positano. It is so simple to go into the...
Secret Italian Lodging Discoveries

Secret Italian Lodging Discoveries

I found three delightful Italian lodgings and I must share them. Cortona – Driving through Tuscany in 2012, we decided that we had to see Cortona because we had just watched the fabulous movie, Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes. Bramasole had to be found....
Fascinating Finds in Florence

Fascinating Finds in Florence

Spending a month in Florence was just a delight. We fell in love with Florence on our very first trip, and always made a short stop in this lovely Renaissance city. But we had never stayed for any extended time. Now we had the pleasure of leisure time to wander this...
Delicious Discoveries in Florence

Delicious Discoveries in Florence

We can vouch for several great restaurants that had our taste buds buzzing the last time we were living seasonally in Florence. Mamma Gina’s has been one of our favorite restaurants and we have eaten here each of the five times we have visited Florence. Found at Borgo...
Rome Gelato Gratifications

Rome Gelato Gratifications

When you are in Italy, you must eat gelato every day and the very best is: 1. Not adjacent to any tourist location. They are tucked in alleys where the locals know where to visit. So go search out the best. 2. Not the bright colored swirled concoctions you see through...
Delicious Dining around the World

Delicious Dining around the World

Cafe Schaefer – Triberg, Germany – Black Forest Cake by Joseph Keller Reading about the original black forest cake creator, we had to drive into Triberg and eat this delectable concoction at Cafe Schafer. And savor an americano with it for a charming...