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Nemi: Land of Strawberries and Goddess Diana

Nemi: Land of Strawberries and Goddess Diana

Next we visited Nemi, which is a charming town that overlooks sparkling lake and claims Diana as the town’s patron goddess according to legend. Nemi is known for their strawberries and delicious strawberry tarts, which of course I tried. These are the …
Arriccia

Arriccia

Visiting Ariccia Next we stopped by Ariccia and strolled around the town. Pretty much any town in Italy is fun to visit and boasts its own hidden gems. We had a gelato and learned about the “frescetas” that once frequented the area. …
Venice: My Traveler Heart Song

Venice: My Traveler Heart Song

Stepping out of the train station and into the warm sunlight, visitors to Venice are immedietly awash in the sights, sounds, and yes, smells, of Venice. Venice: Love at First Sight(s) The train station exits onto Venice’s bustling Grand Canal, and it …