Walk with Your Love as Italy Illuminates the Night

Walk with Your Love as Italy Illuminates the Night Venice by moonlight, Rome under a canopy of stars. Summer in Italy presents special opportunities for romantic evenings and sightseeing in suggestive settings, without wilting under the sun. After a successful first...

Under Your Feet in Rome: Centuries of Ancient Roman Life

Under Your Feet in Rome: Centuries of Ancient Roman Life In Rome, it’s easy to find something marvelous to admire when you lose your way. Traipse down some cobblestone alley off a main square intending to take a short cut and chances are you’ll find...

Rome’s Rare Pocket Park

Rome’s Rare Pocket Park A friend of mine who is a fellow longtime Rome resident recently started to excitedly recount a new discovery in the heart of the city. I invited her to share the excitement with you, and here is her account: Pocket parks, those petite oases...

Sandal maker

Sandal maker – Made in Italy! Ok…these sandals were definitely “MADE IN ITALY!” Antonio Viva has been at it since 1958 at his shop, ‘L’Arte del Sandalo Caprese’ on via Giuseppe Orlandi al n 75 in the center of Anacapri on the island of Capri....

Villa Rufolo – a jewel on the Amalfi Coast

Villa Rufolo – a jewel on the Amalfi Coast On a recent trip to the Amalfi Coast I discovered the jewel of Villa Rufolo in the town of Ravello. Although situated in the center of town, the Villa is hidden from view rewarding the unsuspecting visitor with the most...