Royal Italian Silk – A History with a Vision
The Italian Silk Factory in San Leucio was originally the hunting lodge to The Royal Palace “Reggia di Caserta.” Bourbon King Charles III left it in the hands of his son Ferdinand IV in 1759 when he became the King of Spain. On the cusp of the industrial revolution, Ferdinand transformed the Royal hunting lodge […]
Continue readingEnchanting Abruzzo Medieval Villages
It is a perfect Saturday afternoon on the West coast of Italy. I am lounging under an umbrella mesmerized by the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore in the charming town of Sperlonga “La Perla Del Terraneo” in the Province of Latina. My thoughts are drifting back to the last few amazing days […]
Continue readingDiscover Puglia – 5 Magnificent Must See Places
There are so many hidden treasures to uncover in the heel of the boot. So, trying to discover Puglia completely in ten days is an impossible undertaking. After exploring the beauty and diversity of Ostuni and Martina Franca, I was looking forward to what other wonders this varied region of Italy had in store. Between […]
Continue readingTouring Italy in June – 5 Amazing Off The Beaten Path Destinations
I set off in my little blue convertible from Calabria at six in the morning on the 1st for a full month of touring Italy. The sun was just rising over the Ionian sea, and the sky was teeming with beautiful shades of oranges and pinks. June is a perfect time to head out and […]
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