Photography in Florence

It’s a wrap. I’ve just hugged my new friends goodbye and everyone has returned home to their life, sort of. One gal from the trip wrote when she got home: […]
Honey…Does This Vacation Make My Ass Look Fat?

My best friend once gave me sage advice: never travel with drawstring pants. You see, she had backpacked her way through Southeast Asia and her wardrobe staple consisted entirely of […]
The Best Spots in Italy For Your Next Trip

The best spots in Italy — you wanna go there right? But there isn’t a guidebook that exists that can cut the fat and give you the real deal. Why? […]
Happy Anniversary

Eight years ago today I married my Italian sweetheart in Italy. We ran off to city hall. The wind was blowing. It hadn’t occurred to me to hire a wedding […]
Learn Tuscan Cooking in Juls’ Kitchen.

I am very excited to introduce someone special to you today. Her name is Giulia and she has invited us to her home in the Tuscan hills outside of San […]
Which Town in Tuscany Should I Visit?

Tuscany town bound? What is it about our North American genetic makeup? We have an alarmingly high predisposition to the “Tuscan Holiday” syndrome. At some point in our life, usually […]
This is 2013.

Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one. Brad Paisley. From my family to yours, wishing you a 2013 worth remembering. xx Bianca […]
Cantuccini: My Favourite Biscotti Recipe

Just a heads-up: Random posts you find online are likely outdated, but not ours! Know we keep our blog fresh and this has been updated for the 2025 season. We […]
Sleep Here: Casa Talia is Stylish Sicily

Hotel: Casa Talia Where: Sicily, Southern Italy (Modica is near Noto and Ragusa.) Highlights: Small bed & breakfast // Independent units with private terraces // Ample outdoor space with gardens […]
Behind the Scenes of Your Italian Fix: Day 7

>> This is the last day of a 7 day party delivering a sneak-peek at how getting your Italian Fix is the best thing you can do with your precious […]