Walking at night in Florence, Italy
Night in Florence?
Being a solo female traveler there are two things I am always hearing. The first is that I’ll end up dead somewhere...
It is in Italy where I feel most alive
Why Italy? It's not what you think!
This is a question I am asked often when people find out I have been leading writing and...
Living with Sicily
Carmelina migrated to Perth, Australia and returned to Sant'Ambrogio, Sicily.
Sant' Ambrogio, a small village in northern Sicily sits comfortably on a steep slope of...
Naples without a jacket
Yes it has its glamour and glitz, but for the temporary visitor, there is no need to put on a show. Naples has all...
Glamour and Gelato along the Italian Coast
Italia
Fashion and fast cars are other fine Italian traditions. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo are all born of the Latin spirit while nothing compares...
The Call to My Adventure in Italy
Why travel? Why to Italy?
A friend handed me a book one day.
“Here,” she said. “A gift,” she said. “It’s magic.”
I felt a tingle as...
My Italian Homecoming After 40 Years: A Journey of Rediscovery
Born in Italy but living in the USA for nearly 40 years, I've returned to rediscover my native land. Join my journey through Italy's beauty, from the Alps to the Mediterranean, exploring iconic sites and experiencing its rich culture for the first time.