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About Our Italian Journey: Living Our Dream In Italy For
Product Description Imagine living in Italy for one full year. This was always the dream and promise made to each other. Ilene and Gary Modica sold almost everything they owned to spend a year in the land of Gary’s Italian grandparents, to walk where they walked, eat what they ate, and live in the shadow of history. Few places evoke the stirring passions and romance of Italy, where the simple act of sharing a glass of wine, a perfect pizza, and good conversation is an art form. Be prepared to immerse yourself in this beautiful country and live vicariously through the couple's authentic encounters. You’ll also discover: How their dream and desire for a genuine experience with a true Italian family came unexpectedly true How, through this journey, they eat and drink their year through Italy visiting eight regions and forty-six cities, including Sicilia and their new Italian birthplace. Our Italian Journey is a travel memoir of an adventure that has forever changed the lives of this Arizona couple. Through experiences and humor, they invite you along their spellbinding journey, exploring quaint villages steeped in tradition and local culture. Come take a glimpse of Italy through the eyes of these new Italian citizens and experience firsthand the Italian zest for living “La Dolce Vita,” in this compelling read. Review ◆ " Our Italian Journey isn't just another travel book about Italy. Its written by a charming couple who sought out to learn more about (his) Italian side of the family, their journey in becoming dual citizens and charming details about Italy's food, places & the experiences she creates, but best of all...the people. Ilene and Gary take you on this journey with them, through their eyes, each page beaming with Italian pride. I definitely recommend this book as a must read!" -Jackie Aiken ◆ "In Our Italian Journey, Gary and Ilene describe their experiences of living in Italy for a year. Newly formed citizens, the two share an exciting time of traveling across Italy. They traverse through different Italian cities and share with their readers both their love for Italy and real life struggles. Highly recommend this comfort read to anyone wanting a bit of escapism in these challenging times." -Ishita, Italophilia ◆ It's a journey to a foreign land that I dream of one day visiting. Gary and Ilene each tell their story about the quaint towns, friendly people and delicious food they encounter. I can picture each town with their cobblestone streets, beautiful flowers, majestic waters, and magnificent doors. Each Duomo they've visited is as unique as the towns they reside in. They paint a picture you can actually see and feel as they explore each region. I thoroughly enjoyed traveling throughout Italy from the comfort of my couch. Oh and you may even shed a tear or two. Thank you guys for taking me on your journey ! -Melanie D'Andrea From the Author Have you ever wanted to pick up stakes and move to another country - for an entire year? We took our new citizenship for a test drive, crisscrossing the breathtaking Italian countryside during 2019. This is our memoir and personal adventure which has changed our lives forever. Through experiences and humor, we invite you along our spellbinding journey, exploring quaint villages, steeped in tradition and local culture. Let our passion for this country be your guide to the most beautiful places in Italy. Our Italian Journey will inspire you to follow your dreams and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. You'll love all the details: restaurants, events, accommodations, the people, travel tips... even a few pictures. You'll have a front-row seat to this incredible journey - perhaps the beginning of your own. About the Author At the very beginning of their year adventure in 2019, during their three-month stay in Rome, they decided to document their journey. Writing as they traveled through various towns they explored, they share
