Italy Archives

Toyota Prius V: Impressive Baby Boomer Road Trip Travel Machine

Monday, February 11, 2013

See why we loved the Toyota Prius V on our week-long road trip in the beautiful Italian countryside of Tuscany. Read on…

Venice Luxury Hotel: Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa

Monday, February 4, 2013

Highlights of our stay at one of the luxury boutique hotels in the Bauer Venezia collection in Venice, Italy. Read on…

How to Select a Walking Group Tour Guide When Visiting Italy

Friday, January 11, 2013

When visiting Italy, a competent, licensed walking tour guide is an absolute must. Here’s 10 Tips to help you find the right one. Read on…

Travel Photo: Italian Leather Purses in Florence

Friday, January 11, 2013

What is it that draws the female species to think that she might need another purse when her closet is overflowing with perfectly fine specimens? Comments appreciated…

2012: A Year of Roaming Boomer Travels in Pictures

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

From Hawaii, to Bora Bora, Italy, Spain, and many places in between, we’re very confident that we uncovered amazing places for you to consider for your next vacation.

Standing Mute Before a Sunrise in Tuscany

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

When presented with such a stunningly beautiful scene, why is our common response a gasp followed by silent awe? For my thoughts, read on…

Travel Photo: The Venetian Mask

Monday, November 12, 2012

Short illustrated story about our encounter with the masks of Venice, Italy.

Travel Photo: Work Commute by Boat in Venice

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Venice consists of 250,000 people living on 118 small islands connected by 400+ bridges with water canals and footpaths as the only means of transportation.

Travel Photo: The Roman Colosseum

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

4,000,000 people visit this structure each year to visit the arena where the famous Roman Gladiators risked their lives in front of 50,000 cheering spectators.