Access to the Pantheon had historically been free for centuries, even millennia. Thirty years ago, I walked in and out of this site at...

The Villa Vada in Poggibonsi was a terrific place for a baker’s dozen family and friends to rest, reset, and roam the breathtaking Tuscan...

On May 2, 2025, we boarded a "Swiss" operated well-known airline, Austrian Airlines. This airline and others are under Star Alliance...

It’s June 1, 2025 - Kelleys Island, Ohio - Race Day! (Updated) Oh, I’m still working on my Italy stories (in my head and in an outline),...

Ciao! Wow, this is the longest I have not blogged—six days— in over twelve years! It's been a minute to get myself together after the...

Ciao! Our rented Villa Vada and the Annex off the main building could accommodate up to 15 people. We had twelve and a baby in the...

Do you pack too much stuff? There is something about savoring and enjoying the past couple of weeks traveling through Italy and now...

We got home less than 24 hours ago—10:30 pm, which was 4:30 am in Italy. I’m taking it easy today—catching up on time (don’t want to...

A slower day was just what we needed to end our stay in this gem of a hill town, Poggibonsi. Yesterday, we explored more of it, but today...

Caio Bella! The first week in Italy 🇮🇹 went by fast and furious like a crazy Ferrari driver high on life (and maybe a little vino)....