Tag Archives: Italy

Back to Italy: Herculaneum

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Janette

In 79 AD one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in history occurred in the Campania region of Italy. Mount Vesuvius, towering over the surrounding area, exploded. The eruption incinerated much of the city of Pompeii. It buried the ruins under … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Vietri sul Mare

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Janette

Vietri sul Mare is nestled into the curve of the Amalfi Coast. It is the easternmost town on this iconic section of seafront. This charming area is about 40 minutes Southeast of Naples. You should not miss it if you … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Matera – The Cave City

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Janette

One hour West of Alberobello in the Puglia region, visitors can find Matera, known as the “cave city.” Matera may be the third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement in the world. It dates back to the Paleolithic period, more than 10,000 … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Alberobello

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Janette

About 3.5 hours East of Naples sits the iconic town of Alberobello in the Puglia region. Visiting the “heel of the boot” was a highlight of my trip. I’m glad we had two days to explore the area’s unique charm. … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: A Local Dining Experience

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Janette

The luxury of staying with family allowed us to try something truly magical. We arranged for a local chef to come to the house and teach us how to make a full meal. We chose stuffed zucchini flowers, pumpkin ravioli, … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Royal Palace of Caserta

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Janette

Visiting Italy again was a true blessing. It was so soon after my last trip. I stayed with family this time, which made it even more special. Over the course of one week, I saw many locations. I never heard … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 8 (Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Janette

After another delicious, traditional breakfast we hopped on the bus and traveled to the port area in Naples. We walked by a few older buildings before we arrived at the port to catch our ferry to Capri. It had stormed … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 7 (Perugia, Assisi)

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Janette

Perugia is known as the city of chocolate, so our arrival naturally excited me. Upon meeting our city guide, we went up a few escalators to enter the old city of Perugia. Many years ago, a Pope decided to build … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 6 (Padua, San Marino, Gubbio)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Janette

At this point in our journey, we saw areas I knew very little about, so I was excited as we made our way through central Italy again. Our first stop of the day was Padua. Known for having the second … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 5 (The Lake Region, Verona, Venice)

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Janette

At this point, we were over halfway through our journey around Italy. We continued our time in the North by visiting the lakes’ region. The area was about 10 degrees cooler than central Italy, and in early March…it could be … Continue reading →

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