We found this baby carved into the stump of an old tree on the grounds of a convent that overlooks Rome.

This is near the village of Arpino in Frosinone where my father was born.

A beautiful spring day on the shores of Lake Como in a village called Varenna

Taking a leisurely walk in the woods behind Varenna which is a village on the shores of Lake Como.

Strolling through Trastevere one afternoon, this ristorante was displaying a sample from it's luncheon menu.

Tuscany has no shortage of interesting little food shops, where you can satisfy any appetite. In this tiny gem of a store, for instance, you can find "Prodotti tipici Toscani," or "typical products from Tuscany," including cheeses, meats, breads, mushrooms and more. Go ahead, bring some home!

One of 3 Greek Temples in the ancient Greek City of Paestum dating back to 600 BC in Southern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Positano hillside homes taken from a restaurant garden in town.

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Sicily, but hiking at Zingaro was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. The nature reserve spans 7km along the island's northwest coast, winding through lush landscapes of palms and prickly pear that tumble down rocky cliffs to the jewel-toned sea and 7 pebbly beach coves below. It's the perfect destination for hikers and beachgoers alike.

View from ‎⁨the Castle of the Mount⁩, ⁨Andria⁩, ⁨Italy⁩