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)....

When we were planing this trip, I/we had no idea it was the Jubilee year for the Catholic church. Many pilgrims have come to Rome, not...

I’m pooped to post, but I must. Today in the Enchanted City: Pantheon Vatican Museum (no Sistine Chapel due to the conclave starting...

March 4, 2025 - Poggibonsi, Italy Villa Yep, travel can be a whirlwind with long flights and then reaching the final destination. For us...

Almost Ready and Packed. We leave the house at Noon. I’ve stopped the mail. Hubby Bill mowed the front and backyard, our dishes from...