Radda in Chianti

On the grounds of Castello Monterinaldi, a lovely winery where we stopped after a visit to Siena. Photo by Prayers and Piazzas.

Special Delivery

Peeking down a sidestreet in Cittavecchia, Bari, in the province of Puglia. The white building in the background is the Basilica di San Nicola, Bari’s saint, believed to be the man who inspired Santa Claus traditions throughout the world. Photo by Prayers and Piazzas.

Breathtaking Florence

Never miss the chance to peek down an alley (un vicolo). Breathtaking beauty often awaits. Photo by Prayers and Piazzas near the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare, a breathtaking cliffside town on the Adriatic Sea, in the heel of the Italian boot. Photo by Prayers and Piazzas.

And Behind This Curtain…

An irresistible balcony in Rome. I have often wondered, with a balcony this inviting, what bellezza (beauty) lies on the other side. Photo by Prayers and Piazzas.

Always Have Your Passport Ready

It’s not that we travel internationally all that often. This summer, the furthest I journeyed was a weekend in Sedona, Arizona, just one state over, to catch up with good friends and show our kids the Grand Canyon. Fantastic and fun, yes, but no passport required. But having passports at the ready gives me a sense of excitement and possibility. I…