I first went to Italy in 1969 and fell in love with the country then. Over the years, I must have visited twenty or thirty times. I used to joke that in my next life I would return as an Italian, because I thought Italians are like Jews but without the guilt. Last year, my … Continue reading
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Do You Have to Be Crazy to Renovate a Historic Palazzo in Italy?
The short answer is yes. We moved to Italy in February 2025. At first, we settled in Genoa, which is a beautiful and serious city—but after a few months, we realized it wasn’t right for us. Fortunately, we discovered Lecce, in Puglia. Lecce is often called the Florence of the South. Its historic center is … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 