— Leaving Venice early in the morning was the culmination of an incredible trip in Italy a few years ago. Contrary to the busy daytime traffic in the canals and tourists everywhere, the scene we had before us was serene … Read More

— The simple beauty of a cardinal in our backyard taking a break on St. Francis’ statue was a peaceful moment I was able to capture just moments ago. Is it nature imitating art or the other way around? If you’re … Read More

— Located in Naples, Italy, the Real Teatro di San Carlo is a fine example of neoclassical architecture. This Naples opera house is known as the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world. It opened in 1737, … Read More

— Of the cities we visited while traveling through Italy a few years ago, Assisi was an unexpected dream come true. We thought that visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and his birth place would be enough. Little … Read More

 — Murano, Italy, is known as a paradise for glass work. The city is a series of islands just across the lagoon in Venice and easily accessible by one of the several vaporetti that serve the area.  Close to our departure … Read More

— The Galleria Umberto I, in Naples, Italy, was constructed between 1887 and 1891, and today it houses businesses, shops and cafes. Arguably the largest glass-roofed arcade, the Galleria also displays a beautiful mosaic on its floor representing the signs of … Read More

If I had to pick only one of several beautiful cities in Italy, I think it would have to be Assisi. There is truly something mythical and magical about Assisi. Whether visiting the Basilica di San Francesco or simply admiring … Read More

— Rocca Maggiore is an old fortress built around 1360 in the beautiful city of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, in Italy. If the castle looks familiar to you, it is likely because it was used in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1972 … Read More

There is something magical about the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The gondolas, the sunlight and the constant flux of people are vibrant and romantic. The Grand Canal is one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. Whether in a … Read More

The Boboli Gardens (Giardini di Boboli) are located behind the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti)  in Florence. We spent an afternoon there enjoying the beauty and tranquility of walking around sculptures dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries. The Pitti … Read More