More Articles on Italy
Stopping in Subiaco
On a Subiaco walking tour, cobblestone alleys twist and turn down the hillside from Subiaco’s old town to the commercial center. Alan looks at me and says, “This is the real Italy.” Ochre-colored buildings with stone accents line the narrow streets. The delicious smells of lunch preparations waft through an open window. Is this how […]
Walking With History in Matera, Italy
On a visit to Matera, Italy, history grabs you by the hand and says, “come walk with me.” And it’s not hard to do. Use our experience to create your personal self guided walking tour of Matera. Alan and I explored Matera with our guide, Claudio Fontana, of A La Carte Italy Tours. While planning […]
Saturday’s scene: Storm clouds over Pisa
Alan and I hadn’t planned a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa on our Boomer Road Trip to Northern Italy. But, we were running ahead of schedule so our guide Claudio Fontana of A La Carte Italy Tours suggested that we stop to take a few photos of the famous bell tower. Scaffolding surrounded […]
Enjoy Off Season Calabria: Walking My Italian Roots
Calabria wasn’t included on our southern Italy road trip. But after reading about Monica’s experience, we’ll certainly visit on our next Italian road trip. Is the idea of exploring your family’s heritage inspiring your boomer travel plans? Monica Surfaro Spigelman offers a Calabria travel guide filled with history, beautiful views, and delicious food. She went looking […]
Saturday’s scene: a rainy day in Vigevano
“I will take you to the most beautiful small town piazza in Italy,” said Claudio, our Italian guide as he drove us from Milan to Lake Como. That’s how Alan and I, and boomer travel friends Jack and Sue, found ourselves in Vigevano, Italy, on a rainy, Sunday afternoon. Piazza Ducale is indeed lovely, with […]
Drooling Over Lamborghinis
If you’re planning a boomer trip to Italy’s motor valley, be sure your itinerary includes the Lamborghini Museum. During our road trip through Northern Italy, Alan may have gotten his kicks test driving a Ferrari, but I’m the one who drooled over the Lamborghini sports cars. The museum’s gleaming concept cars, vintage production models and […]