Italy! Mamma Mia ... I Love It!

Over twenty years ago, my husband and I decided to embark on a new adventure by moving to Italy. While I am Italian, my husband is not; however, just days after our wedding, we knew we wanted to start our married life in Italy. We packed up and made the move a few weeks later. Scroll down to see how that worked out for us.

Me and my son in Tellaro. For more about Tellaro click the photo.

My family hails from the Veneto region, which holds a special place in my heart, and it's a significant part of our life and our website. The Veneto, as I knew and my husband has since discovered, is an Italian region that's incredibly easy to fall in love with and nearly impossible to leave.

Sharing the hidden gems and "secrets" of this beautiful region, along with the rest of our beloved Italy, is our passion. Even in famous cities like Venice and Verona, there are countless secret corners and quiet lanes waiting to be discovered. The joy I feel every time I uncover something new is indescribable.

Once you visit this enchanting corner of Italy, it will capture your heart forever. The Veneto's rich history, stunning landscapes, and charming towns offer an endless array of experiences that will keep you coming back for more. So, whether you're wandering through the picturesque streets of a small village or enjoying a glass of prosecco in a local trattoria, you're sure to fall under the spell of this magical region.

Veneto's Scenery

The diversity is astounding: you have the Dolomite Mountains to the north, beautiful Lake Garda to the west, and the lowlands to the south.

There are even great beaches not far from Venice. We've spent lots of sunny days on all of them, just to be able to share the best ones with you.

People, Towns & Villages

Veneto's people are often ranked among the friendliest in all of Italy, and when you consider how friendly Italians are, that really is something!

The region is of course home to some of the most beautiful and historically important cities in Italy, Venice and Verona being the best known. However, hidden throughout the region are many unforgettable little towns and villages.

Some of these villages, like the small towns of Asolo and Soave, are often ranked as the loveliest in all of Italy.

The Food and Wine

Last, but certainly not least, are the food and wine. It is delicious beyond belief. It is here in the Veneto that the Aperol aperitivo was invented, and so too was tiramisu. The wines are legendary; names like Prosecco and Pinot Grigio are loved throughout the world.

I'll share with you a few of my favorite recipes, both from the Veneto and elsewhere in Italy, as well as a number of the restaurants we love to eat at. 

My mamma, a legend around town and affectionately known to all as "nonna," has helped too by sharing some of her legendary recipes and giving plenty of advice.

More Italy

Tropea in Calabria

It's not just the Veneto either. I know you'll likely want to see more of Italy while you are here, so we've got all your other favorites, from Rome to the Amalfi Coast and down to Sicily and Calabria.

Not just the well-known favorites, but many other wonderful Italian towns, villages, and landscapes from all across the country. Some of them you may never have heard of. All are bucket list worthy, though.

Spend time in our little world, and you'll discover them all.

You will soon be saying: Italy! Mamma Mia how I love it!

Ciao

Maria