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Island Hopping off Sicily

Ever since the first time I arrived in Sicily, I wanted to explore the many islands that surround it. As time passed, I would hear my family members and many other Sicilians talk about the beauty of these islands…

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Swarming Bees in Chianti

It is so much fun for me to host guests who are from my former life as a banker. I’ve had former co-workers, clients, and other contacts from my past days join me on several of our tours over the years.

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Flowers in the Road: Villa Romana del Casale

Last summer, I planned a surprise trip for my friend and associate, Ottavia, while we were visiting our friends and my family in Montelepre. Villa Romana del Casale is one of my favorite archaeological sites in Sicily…

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Maria

As long as I’m on this earth and in Montelepre, I will always visit Maria for decaffeinated coffee, colazione, and her loving heart.

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Memories to Cherish

I’m in the business of creating memories to cherish. Sharing these experiences with my guests…

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A Parent’s Love

I am a member of the generation where it was very common for families to consist of 5, 8 or even 10+ children.

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Life Continues

Although heavily industrialized, I find the Lombardy region and Milan to be one of the most rewarding in all of Italy.

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A Man Bigger Than Life

I was looking back at a successful past year of tours and thinking about a person who I owe so much to for the very existence of my tour business.

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Elba - The Other Tuscany

When one thinks of Tuscany it’s easy to recall the scenes from the movies of rolling hills of vineyards…

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Harvest

I’ve had the pleasure to cook and serve our guests in Tuscany and drink the wine of the Chianti area.

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A Tuscany Experience

The son of Sicilian parents, Robert always has had a love for his cultural upbringing…

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