Italy 2025
It’s a little bittersweet, but here we are: the final stop of our three-month whirlwind tour. Three weeks sounds like plenty of time — but our flight is looming. Vittorio … Read More “Vittorio Veneto” »
Tag: Italy 2025
Italy 2025
We picked up Sophie and Laurel in Milan at the airport. Somehow, we lucked out — there was absolutely nowhere to pull over, but miraculously, we didn’t have anyone behind … Read More “Cinque Terre – Pisa – Florence” »
Italy 2025
We’re in Lake Garda for ten days, and so far, it’s been a mix of epic drives, fantastic food, a quick trip to the ER, and peaceful lake views in … Read More “Bolzano – really!” »
Italy 2025
Finally! A VRBO that doesn’t disappoint! The view is just as spectacular as the photos, and the apartment is even nicer than I expected. We have a wraparound balcony and … Read More “Lake Garda” »
Italy 2025
The road trip from Cortina is nothing short of spectacular—a winding journey through the Dolomites and the Trentino-Alto Adige region, filled with breathtaking alpine scenery, dramatic mountain roads, and charming … Read More “Ronzone” »
Italy 2025
Jim and I headed off to Ancona on a gorgeous, sunny day. The drive was beautiful, but when we arrived at our rental, we gasped—then burst out laughing. Basically, caveat … Read More “One night only, Ancona” »
Italy 2025
Our goal was to be on the road by 9:30 or 10. I think we left at 9:45. Good job! Our next stop is Mestre, which is just 10 minutes … Read More “We had a break in the weather, and a clavicle too” »
Italy 2025
We drove in the pouring rain to Tuscany. Lisa and Ty hooked us up at the Hilton Grand Vacations Resort in Terriciola. We had a fantastic couple of days. A … Read More “Tuscany” »
Italy 2025
We spent a relaxing final day with Jim and Nancy. We wandered into town looking for coffee and pastries, a sunglass repair shop, and small olive oils for Nancy to … Read More “As predicted by Carnac the Magnificent………. that went waay too fast!” »
Italy 2025
We spent a day in Naples. We decided to do a Rick Steves audio walking tour. If we thought Rome and Bari were busy and hectic – they had NOTHING … Read More “Naples” »