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Oh, the hours we'd spent inside the Dodging lions and wasting timeOh, those mighty kings of the jungle, I could hardly ...
16/02/2023

Oh, the hours we'd spent inside the
Dodging lions and wasting time
Oh, those mighty kings of the jungle, I could hardly stand to see 'em
Yes, it sure has been a long, hard drive…

- Bob Dylan, When I Paint My Masterpiece, 1971

Looking for a relaxing escape from the big city? Head to the ! Begun in 312 BCE, the “Regina Viarium” (queen of the roa...
04/02/2023

Looking for a relaxing escape from the big city? Head to the ! Begun in 312 BCE, the “Regina Viarium” (queen of the roads) connected to , . Today, it remains a beloved urban trekking spot in the .

L’Shanah Tovah! Happy New Year from the Florence Synagogue. Inaugurated in 1882, this temple is one of the most unique a...
25/09/2022

L’Shanah Tovah! Happy New Year from the Florence Synagogue.

Inaugurated in 1882, this temple is one of the most unique and spectacular buildings in , easily identifiable on the skyline with its three green (well, actually copper) cupolas. The pink stone used on the façade comes from and the white travertine comes from Colle Val d’Elsa. Once inside, prepare to be amazed by the moorish-inspired, eclectic style.

Food is culture: when in be sure to get your fill of - a jello-like made with watermelon, jasmine, pistachios and ...
21/06/2022

Food is culture: when in be sure to get your fill of - a jello-like made with watermelon, jasmine, pistachios and chocolate chips. Some trace the origins of this typical summertime back to the time of the Arab domination of the Italian island (9th-11th centuries, CE), while others attribute it to the Arbëreshë people - Albanians who immigrated to Sicily starting in the 15th century.

Spring is here and we’re feeling all the feels! Looking for something relaxing and regenerative? ’s is the perfect sp...
26/03/2022

Spring is here and we’re feeling all the feels! Looking for something relaxing and regenerative? ’s is the perfect spot. Contact us for details…

Happy ! This international holiday has origins in the women’s labor movement, gaining particular momentum after the 191...
08/03/2022

Happy ! This international holiday has origins in the women’s labor movement, gaining particular momentum after the 1911 the fire in New York. In we celebrate March 8th by gifting flowers as a sign of solidarity for women. These cheerful, resilient, yellow flowers grow abundantly in the countryside and symbolize strength, sensitivity and sensibility.

Commemorating where Renaissance masters and once had their workshops… overlooking the construction site of Florence’...
16/02/2022

Commemorating where Renaissance masters and once had their workshops… overlooking the construction site of Florence’s majestic duomo.

Hiking the , the medieval pilgrim’s route, in is a meditative and relaxing experience through the beautiful countrysi...
08/11/2021

Hiking the , the medieval pilgrim’s route, in is a meditative and relaxing experience through the beautiful countryside. So imagine our surprise and laughter as we came across this lone home in the middle of nowhere with a trove of lacy black thongs hanging out to dry, greeting us pilgrims on the way to the Holy Land. 😅👯‍♀️🙏

Words to live by: AD FORTIA FORTIUSCombat difficulty with greater strength…Contro le difficoltà con più forza…VIRIBUS ET...
29/10/2021

Words to live by:

AD FORTIA FORTIUS
Combat difficulty with greater strength…
Contro le difficoltà con più forza…

VIRIBUS ET ANIMIS
With strength and spirit…
Con le sforze e gli animi…

Palazzo Grillo, 1750, Pescocostanzo

Things I love about this image: St. Cristopher, the patron saint of travelersOlder Italian gentlemen doing what they do ...
15/09/2021

Things I love about this image:

St. Cristopher, the patron saint of travelers

Older Italian gentlemen doing what they do best: la dolce far niente

Andrea Delitio. San Cristoforo, affresco, 1473. Cattedrale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Guardiagrele, Abruzzo

“Sise de Mòneche”: the typical dessert from . Traditionally prepared with three “mounds” of sponge cake topped with pow...
13/09/2021

“Sise de Mòneche”: the typical dessert from . Traditionally prepared with three “mounds” of sponge cake topped with powdered sugar and filled with pastry cream. The name and curious shape are the stuff of many legends…

—the naturalist says it represents the three peaks of nearby Mount Maiella ⛰🏔🗻

—the more modest and chaste dessert-eater recalls the piece of cloth that the town’s cloistered nuns shoved between their breasts in order to create the appearance of a flat chest 🙏🙏🙏

—for the more imaginative connoisseur they represent a fantasy of nuns having three breasts. 👙👙👙

Whichever explanation you want to subscribe to, give this dessert a try… also available in single mountain peak or single breast options 😅

13/09/2021

Tourists are returning to Rome, as the Italian capital once again hums with life, but what is it like to visit the Eternal City right now? We take a look.

Welcome to - the capital of wrought iron artistry. As you stroll through this picturesque town you’ll notice the artis...
13/09/2021

Welcome to - the capital of wrought iron artistry. As you stroll through this picturesque town you’ll notice the artistic touches on doorways, signposts, benches and balconies that distinguish this borgo from other villages. The area is also home to many artisans whose high-quality metal work creations are available as take home souvenirs.


In it’s customary to serve “ ” - - as ; but you don’t have to wait for a wedding to enjoy these delicious snacks...
08/09/2021

In it’s customary to serve “ ” - - as ; but you don’t have to wait for a wedding to enjoy these delicious snacks. The picturesque town of is famous for producing confetti, though the ONLY place you’ll want to buy from is - , , addictive treats in unique flavors that clearly capture the love that’s been put into making them.

Kayaking the Tirino River is sure to make you hungry! We recommend you stop at for local specialities like with and...
07/09/2021

Kayaking the Tirino River is sure to make you hungry! We recommend you stop at for local specialities like with and (locally sourced from the nearby - Italy’s cleanest river).

on your trip to : on the Tirino River - the cleanest, clearest (and most beautiful) river in thanks to the many m...
07/09/2021

on your trip to : on the Tirino River - the cleanest, clearest (and most beautiful) river in thanks to the many micro-springs supplying it. Tour guide tip - the fabulous team at will lead you through these transparent acquamarine waters on an excursion you’ll never forget.


The Gole del Sagittario Nature Reserve is a WWF oasis extending 450 hectares and encompasses diverse landscapes ranging ...
05/09/2021

The Gole del Sagittario Nature Reserve is a WWF oasis extending 450 hectares and encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from calcareous cliffs to arid meadows to lush vegetation along the springs. Keep your eyes peeled as you hike through the reserve - you may come across brown bears, golden eagles, or six different varieties of maple. ⁠
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At first glance Castrovalva seems like an unassuming village in the middle of nowhere, but upon further inspection you q...
04/09/2021

At first glance Castrovalva seems like an unassuming village in the middle of nowhere, but upon further inspection you quickly realize why it inspired master draftsman and printmaker M. C. Escher. His incisions of this charming village were thought to represent the height of his Italian period and made way for the daring sense of perspective in the fantasy worlds he’s most famous for. Can’t get to Italy right now? Check out Escher’s lithograph of Castrovalva, held in the , Washington DC.⁠
https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.54101.html ⁠
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Imagine half way through your hike you encounter a winding path taking you up almost 1000 ft to the tiny village of Cast...
04/09/2021

Imagine half way through your hike you encounter a winding path taking you up almost 1000 ft to the tiny village of Castrovalva, which by some counts is home to under 20 inhabitants. ⁠
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While it may seem like a sleepy place, residents are actually full of s***k. Don’t miss their “hot stuffy video 💃🏽💃🏽: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nK1SrYFK-G4 ⁠
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is for lovers- especially here in the heart-shaped . Lago di Scanno is Abruzzo’s largest natural lake, resulting from...
27/08/2021

is for lovers- especially here in the heart-shaped . Lago di Scanno is Abruzzo’s largest natural lake, resulting from a landslide over 12,000 years ago.

There’s a certain to ’s , especially - whose and charm was immortalized in 1951 by photographer in his sel...
26/08/2021

There’s a certain to ’s , especially - whose and charm was immortalized in 1951 by photographer in his self-proclaimed “ ”

Enjoy the splendor of lago di san domenico - the perfect spot to recharge after hiking the . The , or small church ded...
20/08/2021

Enjoy the splendor of lago di san domenico - the perfect spot to recharge after hiking the . The , or small church dedicated to , overlooks these clear waters, which just beg you to dip your toes in!

This is not an : sunset over the , June 2021. Evenings like this one in show you that is real. ...
23/06/2021

This is not an : sunset over the , June 2021.

Evenings like this one in show you that is real.

When you need a refreshing break after touring around the magnificent churches and museums of this , we know the perfec...
22/06/2021

When you need a refreshing break after touring around the magnificent churches and museums of this , we know the perfect spot in to cool off and recharge (…they also make a killer whisky sour🍹!)

Grazie per l’ospitalità !

June 21st: happy ! We’re ready to kick off a new . But first, or ?
21/06/2021

June 21st: happy ! We’re ready to kick off a new . But first, or ?

is a town that’s meant to be explored from above and from below. The provides 360 degree views of the town and its b...
19/06/2021

is a town that’s meant to be explored from above and from below. The provides 360 degree views of the town and its beautiful countryside!

We’re particularly fond of the west-facing view towards the Church of Saints Andrea and Bartolomeo, distinguishable for its spectacular dodecahedral bell tower!

: Just off the picturesque , this 13th century palazzo awaits! The frescoed ceilings with these coats of arms date b...
17/06/2021

: Just off the picturesque , this 13th century palazzo awaits! The frescoed ceilings with these coats of arms date back to renovations between 1534 and 1644.

Fun fact: looking to buy your own piece of Italian history? The building is currently for sale for a cool 1.1 million €€€

One of our very favorite things about is the - the that’s been around since 1603. We went with .orvietan own...
16/06/2021

One of our very favorite things about is the - the that’s been around since 1603. We went with .orvietan owner Lamberto Bernardini to discover the laboratory and learn how this elixir is made!

What is 60 meters deep, has 248 steps and 72 windows?
13/06/2021

What is 60 meters deep, has 248 steps and 72 windows?

The are back in ! Beautiful day exploring and the with enthusiastic students from Syracuse!
12/06/2021

The are back in ! Beautiful day exploring and the with enthusiastic students from Syracuse!

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