It seems that resolutions are hopelessly lame these days. It’s now popular to say, “I don’t make resolutions, I make goals, duh” accompanied by a hair flick and eye roll.  To which I’d say, goals are resolutions.  I’d say, when has taking stock and wanting to improve not a good thing?  I’d say, who cares if it’s not popular? I… Read more »

I know that for many people reading 40 books in one year is nothing special, but, well, for me it is.   I love reading. But like many, I often find it hard to find the time. I consider myself a reader – I have a list longer than my arm of books to read – yet somehow I… Read more »

My first experience with Italian pizza was at a touristy joint in Pisa. As my mother, grandmother and I rested our feet after a visit to the Field of Miracles (that’s actually what it’s called) we all three openly gaped at a young girl, maybe 13, as she polished off an entire pizza. AN ENTIRE PIZZA.  We were… Read more »

Embracing change in one aspect of your life has a sort of snowball effect: It usually rolls change through all aspects of your life. (Read: Embracing Change. Nothing embodies the unknown like a new baby.) Deciding to marry an Italian and move to Italy four years ago is a clear example – every aspect of my life was changed! Now,… Read more »

Few places know how to do Christmastime like Europe. Between feast days and lights, Duomo-sized Christmas trees and pastries galore, there’s enough Christmas cheer to attract a North Pole elf. Or, you know, a traveler who likes pretty things.  Instead of a sea of tourists, you’ll find yourself in a sea of Italians, out to… Read more »

Everyone comes to Italy in summer. Mediterranean climate, Mediterranean sea, Mediterranean men. Summer has its benefits, but it’s not the only time worth visiting.  Of course the shoulder seasons (fall and spring) are great for lower prices but they also have unpredictable weather (fall in Northern Italy tends to be rainy) and the winter should, in general,… Read more »

From Italy, With Love is turning five soon, and I want to celebrate. I’ve asked you all to vote for me to win Best Travel Blog 2017 with Italy Magazine and you’ve done it! With your help I’ve officially been nominated and now I have the chance to win! Vote From Italy, With Love for best travel… Read more »

Italy is selling off its public properties for pennies. Well, for a few euros, to be exact. In the past few years news articles abound with reports of entire villages up for sale in Tuscany and Abruzzo, properties for sale for one euro, entire islands in the Venetian Lido and even Medieval castles on the cheap. They… Read more »

A perfect day-trip from Verona, Soave nevertheless sits nearly completely unknown in the rolling green hills of Veneto. Pronounced “so-AH-vey”, like the Spanish “smooth”, it means “sweet, pleasing to the senses.” And isn’t it though? We stopped for lunch in the fortressed town on our way home from a weekend in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Just another name on the… Read more »

The more I travel in Italy, the more I’m convinced that Italy’s biggest charm comes from its smallest towns and villages. Rome is a must-see. Its historical importance alone can bring you there. Venice, the sinking city in the lagoon, has attracted explorers since its foundation. Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance where artists… Read more »