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Italian Escape: Venice

We were unlucky with the weather during our quick trip to Venice. Daniel caught the cold that I had so desperately trying to get over and he stayed in for the first full day. The weather was cold, rainy and we had warnings for floods, so there wasn’t much time to sightsee. I did manage […]

Italian Escape: Florence

Not knowing what to expect in Florence, it quickly became my favorite city in Italy. The charm of the city mixed with the modernization made me feel at home. Not as big or as busy as Rome, Florence is a great place to eat, drink and shop.   The bridge was another interesting thing to […]

Italian Escape: Our Roman Holiday

When we were planning our Spring vacation, we knew we wanted to go somewhere fairly close and a place neither of us had visited. Italy has always been on my wish list of places to visit for it’s culture, rich history, fashion and food. We decided to take a tour through Italy starting from Rome, […]

Italian Escape: All About the Food

OMG, what can I say about the food in Italy. Where do I begin? The food was so fresh and skillfully prepared. I was inspired by the simple ingredients of their pastas, most didn’t have meat in them, but they were so hearty that it really hit the spot. Also, it didn’t leave us with […]