Jul 2013 · 6 min read

The Value of an Italian Moment

For the next 5 weeks, we will be traveling through Italy, from Rome, Naples, and Amalfi, to Tuscany, Como, and Venice. This is the first time any of us have been to Italy, and so far we're loving it!

Jul 2013 · 9 min read

Impressions of Italy

I've mostly lost interest in writing travelogue posts. There are probably thousands of other travel blogs out there with all the details about the best places to visit in Italy. One of the main reasons I started this blog was as an online journal to document our family's travels, what we've…

Aug 2013 · 2 min read

Florence, Italy

Alright, it's photo time. We're loving Italy, and I've taken too many pictures to share in one post. In order to get through these, I'm going to write less and show more. This post is dedicated to Florence, Italy, which is our favorite big-ish city in Italy so far.

Aug 2013 · 2 min read

Tuscan Countryside and Mountain Towns

Of all the places I was most excited to visit in Italy, the countryside in Tuscany was highest on my list. I imagined serene landscapes of rolling hills and vineyards, dotted by quaint little mountain towns. I'll just say I wasn't disappointed. Here are some of the scenes we came across.

Aug 2013 · 2 min read

Last Weeks in Italy

Alright, here's my last post about Italy, including our time in Lucca, Pisa, Milan, Bellagio / Como, and Venice. This will be more like a travelogue post, so brace yourself for short captions and lots of pictures.

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