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Reflecting on Trieste

2024-07-23 by Mike
The Grand Canal in Trieste.

Mike went to Trieste, looking for a city that only exists in the pages of a book and the pictures in his head.

Categories Italy, Travel Tags Trieste 12 Comments

The Crazy, The Rookie Mistake, and The Tragedy

2024-07-122024-07-10 by Mary
A map showing the places we visited in June, 2024

We like to think we’re savvy, experienced travelers. But we still get surprised when the unexpected happens.

Categories Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Travel 10 Comments

Inside the walls – 48 hours in Lucca

2023-12-242023-11-08 by Mike
A section of the wall at Lucca.

We’ve got a secret We really don’t want to tell you about Lucca, Italy. Because if we do, then you might go there and fall in love with it like …

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Categories Italy, Travel Tags Italy, Lucca 12 Comments

The Leaning Tower of Pisa after dark

2023-10-252023-10-24 by Mike
The Cathedral of Pisa and the Leaning Tower at night.

During an overnight stay in Pisa we visited the Piazza dei Miracoli and made some new memories about the Leaning Tower.

Categories Italy, Travel Tags Pisa 13 Comments

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