In Love in Italy: A Traveler's Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Country of Amore

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As the bus was taking me back into the city center, I decided to take a risk and go one stop further than my directions advised, confident it would bring me closer to my hotel. You’ll soon start living by a new rhythm, savoring your interactions with locals and enjoying Italy’s greatest gift: its way of life.

I thought the countryside in Andalusia and around Segovia to be stunning and with the more Mediterranean climate/terrain, it would seem to be similar to Italy, at least for me. I don’t have a big Italian family or a history of Sunday lunches and before 2 years ago, the extent of my Italian language skills was “ciao”. Italians love their families, their love for Italian food, Italian music, and Italian traditions is so overwhelming.His mom taught me how to cook (somewhat), I was forced to finally learn a basic, then competent, level of Italian for the first time and I showed myself that I had what it took to not only live in a different country, work in a different language and be away from home for months on end, but that my relationship could get through whatever it took, thick or thin. Italy is a country steeped in rich and unique cultural traditions that captivate foreigners from all walks of life. We are FULLY LICENSED and provide an extensive WINE LIST, a nice selection of beers and cocktails to enjoy with our nibbles and light bites.

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to the charming countryside of Tuscany, the country is dotted with stunning villas, castles, and cathedrals that showcase its rich history and architectural prowess. With each new bite, I understand more and appreciate the love that goes into making it… then it’s easy to see why it tastes so good! When my new friend learned I was heading to the five seaside towns of Cinque Terre, she gave me the name of a friend who owned a restaurant there that she recommended I try. La Passione taps into something deeper—the zest for living that makes every trip to Italy memorable.Since I was a small child, I’ve loved the ancient world, from the stories and myths to the art and languages. It’s like my mind knew I needed to capture every moment so I could re-live that magical trip whenever I wanted.

There were rooftop views over Naples Bay to the looming Mount Vesuvius, the perfect place to finish off the bottle of vino rosso they force you to drink at dinnertime.He validated his ticket and mine at a little box I would have never found in a corner on the other side of the bus. I was so taken by the notion of Leonardo’s muse as an actual Renaissance woman that I set out to reconstruct her story in Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered. Now, I would like to highlight two very important characteristics that Italian possess that made my journey easier and happier in Italy.