Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States to honor and remember all those who gave their lives fighting for their country. Wreaths are laid on their graves, parades are held in their honor and speeches applaud their heroism. But with each Memorial Day we should also remember the wars fought and the overall impact […]
I have decided to start a new feature called Vignettes which are observations or reflections on living in Italy. I have a list of these observations and my aim is to share these with you in smaller bites than my other blogs. You will find Vignettes listed on the top menu as well. Disclaimer: These […]
Italy is the number one tourist spot in Europe and most can name the key cities one must visit their first time there: Rome, Florence and Venice. These cities represent so much of the history and culture of Italy through the centuries. Discover ancient Rome where people still place flowers on the spot where Julius […]
“Don’t worry” says my friend, Giuseppe as he deftly maneuvers the hairpin turns up the hill, ” I’m an ex-rally driver!” I suppose I had a look of trepidation on my face to evoke this remark. I was traveling with friends for the weekend in the region called Alto Lazio in the commune of Viterbo, […]