Alysha’s grandparents were born in the small town of Melilli, near Siracusa, and emigrated to the United States from there just a few generations ago. She has wanted to visit Sicily for years, and we finally made it happen a few years ago. We spent over three weeks on our own road trip around Sicily,…
Only have one day in Verona and wondering what to do with your time? You’re in the right place! Sitting at a wine bar near our apartment on our last night in Verona, we were talking about different cities in Italy and what makes Verona special. Essentially, we realized, Verona has everything we love about…
Milan was a bit of a surprise for us. We had a certain preconceived notion – several, really – about Italian cities that Milan shattered. Milan is a modern metropolis, making it feel very different from other famous Italian cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, which are full of charming narrow alleyways and historic buildings. …
There’s really nowhere else in the world quite like Venice. Taking a slow stroll down the historic cobblestone streets and over historic bridges, a romantic gondola ride along the canals, and evenings sat sipping wine in tiny piazzas. Located on its own island in the Venetian lagoon, Italy’s floating city is a unique destination that…