2 week Italy Itinerary: My Formula For The Perfect Trip

I love Italy. Quite madly actually. I often find myself in a daydream that includes Italian food, wine, art, and the rolling hills of the Italian countryside. The only problem with Italy is deciding where to go and how much time to spend there.  But after visiting Italy on numerous occasions, this Chicagoan has cracked the code to the best Italy travel Itinerary. It includes major cities, slow travel, and spending time in the lesser known destinations as well. Keep reading to learn my formula for your own 2 week Italy itinerary! I will also share stories, and my Summer 2026 Northern Italy Itinerary to Florence, Bologna, and Rome with you as well.

The Best 2 week Italy Itinerary

Planning a 2 week Italy itinerary can feel overwhelming with endless choices. After numerous trips to Italy, I’ve created a planning formula that balances iconic cities with hidden gems—and this summer, I’m using it to plan my family’s dream trip through Northern Italy. Our Italy itinerary includes Bologna’s food scene, a Tuscan villa, Rome’s history, and Naples’ pizza, following my 3-3-5-2 night formula. Whether you’re planning your own Northern Italy itinerary or exploring other regions, this guide will help you craft a trip you’ll actually remember.

Italy + Gelato

As I was saying, deciding where to go in Italy is difficult, and quite similar to visiting a gelato shop. There are SO MANY FLAVORS!  It feels impossible to choose. But you must decide what the perfect flavors are for today while hoping that there is another visit to the gelato shop in your future.  

This is true for Italy as well. The options of where to spend your time can be overwhelming, but following my 2 week Italy Itinerary formula will allow you to savor every bite and get the most of every destination you choose.

The Best of Italy is everywhere

You don’t need to go to Rome to experience the best of Italy. In fact, the touristy places like Florence, Rome and Venice may leave you feeling overwhelmed. So you need to balance it out and add in destinations off the beaten path where you can enjoy Italian culture without the crowds.

Choose your Own Destinations: 2 week Italy Itinerary

My formula for the best 2 week Italy itinerary will help you choose your own destinations. I’ll also tell you exactly what my personal Italy travel itinerary looks like for Summer 2026 when I travel to Italy with my family. It’s a great Northern Italy itinerary! You may even decide to use it for yourself.

How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

I recently moved back into my Parent’s house after a major shoulder surgery. Over the course of my recovery, Italy came up almost everyday. Let’s just say that the TikToks about men thinking about the Roman Empire regularly are 100% true.

And while we discussed my Father’s fascination with the Roman Empire and my Mom’s need to find the wine windows in Florence, the topic of seeing Italy slow vs. fast came up many times.  

The best way to see Italy

Before I deliver my own argument for slow travel in Italy, I’d like to share the wisdom of my Father. A man of many talents and wise words who is German, yet makes his own wine and Soppressata.

In regards to Italy:

“If you try to see too much, you end up seeing nothing. Instead of seeing things on a shallow scale. I would rather see them on a deeper scale and completely immerse myself”

-R.O. Syperek

The Best Italy Itinerary Formula

The following Italy travel itinerary is built to help you actually ENJOY Italy while also being responsible and sensitive to the reality that some Italian cities are overcrowded. Overtourism is a real problem.

There are great cities and towns from coast to coast and from the Italian Alps all the way down to the heel of the great Italian boot. You just need to be wise enough to seek them out and plan a trip that will stay in your long term memory for years to come. 

Here is my formula for the best 2 week Italy Itinerary  

1. 3 nights in the city you fly into. This can be a popular large city like Florence, but you can also choose to start in a lesser known city near an airport like Lake Garda, Bari, or the Piedmont region.
2. 3 nights in a less common destination like Assisi, Rimini, or Sanremo. This may include day trips. Keep reading to hear what city I’ll be visiting that’s an hour away from Florence.
3. 5 nights in your chosen main event to slowly enjoy and soak in Italian culture. Your main event can be in the countryside, or in a large city like Rome, Milan, The Amalfi Coast, Puglia, or even the Cinque Terre. This may include day trips.
4. 2-3 nights in your final destination city before flying home
5. Want to sprinkle in a one night somewhere special? Keep reading to hear about why I am breaking my travel rule at the end of my trip in Summer 2026.  

Please note that this Italy itinerary can be placed in any order. You may also decide to stay in 3 cities instead of 4 and extend your time in each city. Remember to take day trips into consideration and think of each destination as your “home base.”

Let’s get started!

The Best 2 week Italy Itinerary

First, here is the process I use and the questions that I ask myself when I plan a trip. I hope it gets you thinking about where you might want to go and logistical details to keep in mind. 

Step One: The Main Event and other important questions

1. What is your “Main Event” in Italy?  What are your 1 to 2 must see destinations that if you don’t go, you will be disappointed? 
2. How long are you able to stay in Italy?  
3. Where will you fly into? This will likely be your 1st destination

Step Two: Consult Google Maps for your Italy Travel Itinerary

Next, we will use a map to research travel times and lesser known destinations that make sense to visit given your main event, or 1-2 must see destinations. This can be the most involved part of planning because there are many incredible options out there- you just need to seek them out.

1. Find your main event/ 1-2 must see destinations on the map. Are they far away from each other or is there a natural progression?
2. Use Google Maps to research the public transportation and driving options between cities. The goal is to maximize your time so you can spend more time spritzing and less time in transit. You CAN fly, but that eats up at least a 1/2 day.
3. What is the maximum amount of time you want to spend in transit between destinations? If destinations are too far away from each other, you may want to reconsider your options.
4. Use Google Maps to research the cities and towns that are near larger cities. Find the city you’re looking for and just zoom farther in! You can also Google this topic.
5. Make note of home base destinations vs. day trip destinations. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on why the Cinque Terre should be a home base- not a day trip.

Step Three: Your Flight Home + Final Decisions

1. Where will you fly home from? You will most likely spend time in this city before you fly home. 
2. Decide on your 3-4 home base destinations and your flight plan.
3. Are there possible day trips that you want to take from your 3-4 home base destinations?  
4. Book Hotels, and start researching your must-do activities. Some activities will require reservations well ahead of time.

The Main Event of my Italy Travel Itinerary

Let me tell you about my Summer 2026 main event and why you should consider lesser known Italian destinations- especially in the countryside. Then we will start brainstorming your 2 week Italy Itinerary. I will also tell you about the very unperfect 2 week Italy itinerary that I planned in 2016.

A Villa in the Tuscan Countryside

My family’s main event is an exciting one. We have been talking about renting a villa in Italy for YEARS and what started as a dream is finally becoming a reality! There will be 9 of us. My Parents, 2 sisters and their husbands, and my 2 adorable middle school aged nieces. And me!  

Including the villa, we also want to spend time in Florence. This is our second must do. My parents and I are looking forward to eating gelato on the Piazza della Signoria once again, while my sisters are looking forward to experiencing the great city of Florence for the very first time. 

Choosing where to rent a Villa

So as we were searching for villas, we focused our attention on the outskirts of Florence. We wanted to be CLOSE to a big city for ease of accessing public and private transportation, but we know full well that we do not need to be in a place like Florence to experience Italy.

Being so close to Florence would also make it completely possible to head into the city to catch a sunset from the Piazzale Michelangelo if the mood presented itself. 

The joy of the countryside

But otherwise, we just want to enjoy the food, wine, and sunshine of Italy away from the crowds. And even better- the villa we found has a pool! So instead of wishing we could jump into the Arno river from the Ponte Vecchio on a hot day, all we will have to do is walk out the door.

Solutions for Overtourism: Visit the lesser known cities and towns

Staying outside of Florence will also allow us to spread the love around Italy. It’s important to seek out lesser known Italian destinations for yourself, but also for the people and infrastructure of the major tourist destinations. Overtourism is a real problem in Italy, and it’s only getting worse.

When I first went to Florence, I remember feeling overwhelmed by all of the tourists – it was just too much. But then on my second day, I took a wine tour through the Tuscan countryside. It was here, on a bike ride between wineries that I fell in love with both the hills of Tuscany and the vibrant cobblestone streets of Florence.

Plan to get away from the Popular Cities

Being away from the city helped me look beyond the crowds. So when I returned to Florence, instead of focusing on all the tourists, I was able to get lost in the beauty of the Florentine moment I was in.  

It was an important lesson to look beyond the places everyone goes to. Italy is so special no matter where you are! And by experiencing the quieter, more authentic moments in the lesser known Italian destinations, I hope you too will fall under the lover’s spell of Italy as I did.

Questions for YOU: 

What is your main event? Would you ever stay in an Italian Villa for a week? If so, what larger city would you want to be close to? Are there any lesser known Italian destinations that are on your radar?

How long can you stay?

We knew that we wanted to stay in a villa for 5 to 7 nights. I also knew that I had just over two weeks to spend in Europe. Now, I needed to decide where else I should go, and how long I should stay in each location. Remember that you can use my Italy Travel Itinerary Formula whether you stay for 10 days or 3 weeks! You’ll just need to make a few tweaks.

How many days in each location? The Perfect 2 week Italy Itinerary

When it comes to planning itineraries, I love spending as much time as possible in every destination that I go to.

I am a firm believer in slow travel, which means staying in a location for at least 3 nights if not longer. I would also consider a 1-2 night stay somewhere, but only for a special circumstance. 

Slow Travel: My Philosophy and my Rule

Slow travel also goes beautifully with a saying in Italy, called “Dolce Far Niente,” which means the “sweetness of doing nothing.”  The slower moments in Italy have always been my favorite, versus running from place to place.

Following these rules of travel planning are very important to me, as I did not follow these rules when I took my first solo trip in 2016.

My First Solo Trip: A not so perfect Itinerary

When I first went to Italy, I booked a two week trip where I spent one to three nights in every destination. I started in Milan, then went to Genoa, Vernazza, Florence, Paris, Nice, and finally I flew home from Milan. The trip was spectacular, but when I arrived home, I was absolutely exhausted. And even worse, I don’t remember as much as I would like.

As I left each city, I knew that I needed at least a couple more days in each place, and so an important lesson was learned. I wanted to see everything, but I also wanted to linger and get to know the culture, food, people and history of every single city I visited. And so the perfect itinerary formula was born. 

Milan and Leonardo DaVinci

Did you know that That Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” is in Milan? Da Vinci spent many years in Milan creating art, engineering inventions, and he also designed buildings.

I recently watched an incredible 3 part documentary on PBS with my Parents that highlighted the creative genius and careers of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael. It was called “Renaissance: The Blood and The Beauty.” I highly recommend it to help you get inspired about Italy’s rich artistic history!

The Cinque Terre

I actually did one thing right during my first solo trip. I stayed in Vernazza of the Cinque Terre for 2 nights instead of taking a day trip like so many people do. And I still cried in my espresso the day I left! I hiked, took a sunset cruise, enjoyed homemade gnocchi with fresh pesto and had the freshest fish dinner of my life at Trattoria dal Billy. I did a lot, but 2 days still wasn’t enough. Someday, I would love to go back to the Cinque Terre and stay even longer.

♥ Discover my version of how you should visit The Cinque Terre

Home Base vs. Day Trip

If you choose to visit the Cinque Terre for your trip, I highly recommend you stay for at least 3 days. I do not recommend a day trip to the Cinque Terre. It wouldn’t allow you to experience the best of the towns.

Because if you stay well after the tourists take the last train home. These 5 small towns built into the side of the coastline will surprise you! You just need to give them the chance to show you their beauty, delicious food, and adventurous spirit.

Slow Travel + The Best 2 week Italy Itinerary

If you follow the formula for the perfect 2 week Italy itinerary and embrace slow travel, you will spend 2-3 nights in 3 destinations. You will also spend 5 nights in your main event destination. You may also decide to visit 3 cities instead of 4 and extend your time in each destination.

No matter where you begin and how long you spend there, it’s important to keep in mind that you may not be able to see everything you want to see.  

“If you try to see too much, you end up seeing nothing”

The Eternal City of Rome: History, Art, and Architecture

Regarding Rome. I love Rome. If it’s not on your radar- you should definitely go there someday! The history and architecture alone will leave you awestruck, and the Cacio e Pepe will likely do the same. But even If you plan your days methodically from sunrise to sunset, you still won’t be able to experience all of Rome. No matter how long you stay.

I stayed in the Trestevere in Rome for 6 nights, and then went back for another 3 nights to see a very handsome Roman. I’ll get to that story in a moment, but the point is! Nine nights was still not enough to experience all of Rome. I am SO excited to go back next summer.

♥Click here to read the Best Things to Do in Rome from the Hidden Gems to the Must See Classics.

60% / 40% Balance

Rome needs time, and like all of Italy, it’s best enjoyed by planning 60% of your days ahead of time, and planning the rest the day before, or even as it comes.

Places like the Colosseum and the Vatican require reservations, as do some of the restaurants in Rome, but don’t forget that the best experiences tend to be unplanned. Let the magic find YOU!  

Plan for the unexpected: The Best Italy Itinerary

The 60/40 balance also allows for wiggle room when the unexpected happens. Whether pleasant or unpleasant, things do not always go as you plan.

I am a former plan everything kind of person. I started to embrace the 60/40 balance when I realized that my least favorite travel days were planned down to the minute, and my favorite days were the ones where I only had part of my day figured out when I walked out the door.

If you need to negotiate that percentage, I understand. But please. I beg of you.  Leave at least 25% of your days in Italy unplanned and just see how you feel. You’ll thank me later.

Speaking of Spontaneity!

My First Trip to Rome

When I was in Rome the first time, I wandered into Da Gino for a highly rated pasta dinner with no reservation. Thankfully, I was able to secure a table but had to wait a couple hours.

I then wandered over to the patio of La Rosetta where I would spend the next hour or so enjoying a glass of wine and oysters in the shadow of the Pantheon.

Just like a movie

As I enjoyed the view, a man a few tables away who had been writing on his tablet offered me a glass of the Sicilian red wine that he had chilling on ice. The conversation was easy and intriguing. He was a charming Italian writer with a mischievous laugh.  

Before I knew what was happening, I had agreed to let him show me some of “Carvaggio’s pictures” at a small church the following day. That’s the thing about Rome. There are great works of art everywhere.

Roman Holiday

There is nothing quite like seeing Rome with a local! We enjoyed many beautiful views and glasses of Italian wine while I was there. I will also admit that he inspired my love of writing at restaurants along with my love of the classic movie “Roman Holiday.”

But I digress! Spontaneity carries a sparkle that can only be found in the unexpected moments. So whether you start in Rome, Bologna, Sicily, or Venice, make the best of the days you have by planning what needs a reservation, but make sure to plan for the unscripted as well.  

Where will you fly into?

Speaking of Rome. This is a great city to fly in or out of, but you have other options. Where you fly into is the perfect chance to spend time in that city when you arrive. So It’s best to plan your itinerary before you book your flights. You don’t want to fly into Rome if you plan to start in The Cinque Terre. In that case, I would fly into Florence or even Pisa.

Plan to fly into the city that is near your first destination, and your main event. If you are going to spend the most time in Sorrento, you should not start your trip in Venice.  It’s an 8 hour drive, and even a flight would take at least half a day.

Maximize your time: The Perfect Italy Travel Itinerary

Remember that travel days take away from your holiday, so you’ll want to plan an itinerary that progresses naturally with the help of Google Maps.

Take out your Map

If my main event is Sorrento, I might plan to start in Rome, then make my way down to Naples before heading to Sorrento. The Amalfi Coast is also in that area, so that would be the perfect way to spend time there as well.  

Before I book any flights or hotels, I look at the time it will take to get from city to city, along with the mode of transportation. Google Maps will give you these times and detailed public transit information. This is an important step to ensure that you don’t bite off more than you can chew during your 2 week trip.

Where will you fly home from?

For my summer 2026 Italy travel itinerary, I’m flying into Bologna from Croatia. Then I’ll be visiting destinations that are within 1-2 hours of each other before flying home from Naples. Keep reading to hear about how I’m getting from place to place, and what I’ll be doing in each location.

My Summer 2026 Itinerary

1. 3 nights in Vis, Croatia
2. 3 nights in Bologna with day trips to Parma and Modena
3. 7 nights at our Villa outside of Florence with day trips. 
4. 2 nights in Rome
5. 1 night in Naples

My First Destination of Summer 2026

For my upcoming trip in summer 2026 I knew that I wanted to go back to the island of Vis, Croatia. And this time, I wanted to take Lisa along with me.

♥ If you didn’t know already – Lisa is the founder of the blog and we’ve became great friends that explore the world together for Dutchbloggeronthemove.

The Island of Vis, Croatia

Click here to read about the transformative time I spent on the heavenly island of Vis, Croatia. Adding a different country into the mix will mean extra travel time. But in this case, the long travel day is a worthy price to pay in order to go back to the Island of Vis.

Islands on the Italian Coast

Speaking of islands, there are a few islands you could visit while in Italy, but you may need to condense the cities you stay in from 4 down to 3. Sardinia is off the West coast of Italy.  It’s quite stunning and largely untouched. Click here to read about my trip to Sardinia. Or, you could go South to the Aeolian Islands that are off the coast of Sicily.  If I wasn’t going to Vis, I would be going to an Italian island!

» Read about the Aeolian islands that were filled with hiking, boating, and gorgeous sunsets.

My 2 week Italy Itinerary begins in a lesser known Italian destination

From Vis, I knew that I wanted to have a new Italian experience in a lesser known Italian destination before meeting the rest of my family at the villa. Lately, my mind has been on Bologna, Modena, and Parma. Three cities known for being the center of the culinary world in a very special micro-climate known as the Emilia- Romagna region of Italy.  

The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy

Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and mortadella have been on my short list of things I really want to eat in Italy. And after seeing my Mom and Dad’s photos (below!) from Bologna 2 years ago, I knew that I also wanted to see the elegant archways, or the historic Porticos of Bologna. 

Bologna to Florence: My Northern Italy Itinerary

The Emilia- Romagna region was also the perfect pre-villa destination. Bologna is only an hour train ride away from Florence, which would make for a natural progression in my perfect 2 week Italy Itinerary.  

While I stayed with my parents during my shoulder surgery recovery, we decided to explore the Emilia- Romagna region together. I absolutely love talking about Italian wine and history with my parents! This was an exciting opportunity to make unforgettable memories that we will no doubt be talking about for many years to come. 

Find a Home Base

In order to make the most of three days in the region, we decided to make Bologna our home base. This would allow us to maximize our enjoyment time by cutting down on packing and travel time. It would also allow us to explore the city on a more intimate level after the last train had taken the day trippers home for the night. 

Where to stay in Bologna? | Northern Italy Itinerary

We are currently discussing where we should stay in Bologna. We want a hotel that offers a breakfast, and because we will be taking day trips to Parma and Modena, we want to stay close to the train station.  But not too close.  These areas tend to lack charm.

My Parents and I also want to stay near Piazza Maggiore and the Old Town of Bologna, but not too close.  Old Towns are usually quite touristy. What can I say, I’m an Italian Goldilocks!

When it comes to where to stay, I tend to look for hotels that are slightly off the beaten path. These areas are usually more authentic and local, which is always my goal. I want to experience each city as genuinely as possible.

The Perfect Location

After taking these points into consideration, we now know what pockets of Bologna we would like to stay in.  The perfect location will be a 15-20 minute walk from both the train and the old town.  This will make for a triangle that Ted Lasso and the Chicago Bulls would be proud of.

We have a few Hotels on our radar. Almarossa, Hotel Metropolitan,  I Portici Hotel, and Hotel Internazionale. Let me know if you have other ideas.

Stay tuned to hear where we stayed!

What to do in the Emelia-Romagna Region

I’ll say it right now. I could stay in the Emelia-Romagna region for a week!  But 3 days will still be a satisfying taste.  I cannot wait to sample the best cheeses and meats at the market, swirl my Lambrusco wine, and exclaim “Mortadella!” In delight after my very first bite.

If you didn’t notice- food is definitely driving this Northern Italy travel itinerary! So in order to eat and see as much as possible we have a rough idea of what we need to plan ahead of time, and where we can be spontaneous. Spontaneity is where the travel magic happens.

Our Emilia-Romagna/Northern Italy Itinerary

First Day

• Arrive at our Hotel in Bologna.
• Leave the afternoon unplanned
• Make a reservation for dinner in Bologna
• Take a stroll to the Piazza Maggiore and explore

Second Day 

• Book a food tour in Parma. Food tours are an efficient and delicious way to explore the culture and history of a city through food. We have been looking at this walking food tour in Parma through Get Your Guide.
• Leave the rest of the day open. Will we have dinner in Parma or head back to Bologna? We will let the mood, or our stomachs decide.

Third Day 

• Head to Modena to enjoy the city and its restaurants. Namely the tortellini in brodo soup. This is a staple in Modena and the region.
• Book a winery tour and tasting at a vineyard in the Modena region.   
• Make a dinner reservation in Modena or Bologna

Lambrusco- Wines of the Emelia-Romanga region

I always say that exploring the wine of the city you visit opens up a window to the culture.  The Emelia-Romagna region is known for their Lambrusco. A red sparkling wine that is becoming more and more popular.  I had only tried Lambrusco once or twice, so I purchased a bottle for my Parents and I to drink during my shoulder recovery.  I assumed it would be new to my parents as well. 

Boy was I wrong!  Little did I know that Lambrusco was wildly popular in the 70’s and 80’s, or as my Mother quipped “Lambrusco was our generation, babe,” as she poured me a glass.  We all had a good laugh and it was official.  We needed to seek out a winery in Italy that made Lambrusco.

The Renaissance of Lambrusco

And so this trip would not only be about opening my eyes to the things my parents drank in their 20’s , but we would also have the opportunity to explore the Renaissance of Lambrusco for today’s generation as well. 

Wineries near Modena for your Northern Italy Itinerary

One of the wineries on our radar is Cleto Chiarli.  I purchased a bottle for my parents and I to enjoy, and it was outstanding!  Stay tuned to see where we end up going for a wine tour and tasting.

Did you know?  There are numerous wineries that are a 15-30 minute drive just outside of Modena.  This makes it quite easy to spend time in the countryside sipping the wines of the region. This is my #1 favorite thing to do no matter what city or country I visit.  

The Villa: 30 minutes outside of Florence

From Bologna, my parents and I will head to the villa. I will share the villa location after our trip. We plan on swimming and enjoying many meals at home while also sprinkling in day trips to places like Florence, Lucca, and Siena. We are even planning on hiring a local chef for a few of our meals which will be a wonderful treat.

Other than that, we are planning to visit a few wineries in the Chianti region. We would also like to book a cooking class. There is also a small town and local bar within walking distance. It’s going to be an amazing experience!  

Onward to Rome!

After 7 nights in the Tuscan countryside, we will make our way to Rome. Originally, I was going to stay in Rome for 3 nights and take a day trip to Naples. But to my surprise, the flight back to Chicago is quite a bit cheaper from Naples. So I decided to break my travel rule and spend only 2 nights in Rome. Then I will spend one night in Naples before heading home. 

Our Hotel in Rome

In Rome, we will stay at the Hotel Smeraldo. My Parents stayed here back in 2023 and they had a marvelous experience. They still speak so fondly and often of the rooftop, the hotel’s perfect location, and the breakfast. I can’t wait to experience their hospitality myself. 

Otherwise, I’m looking forward to getting reacquainted with the Piazza Navona, Gelato at the Trevi fountain, and enjoying dinners in Rome with my family. I am also considering a food tour!  Besides that, the only plan I have is to let the history and culture of the eternal city wash over me- one wistful step and Negroni at a time.

Rome to Naples

From Rome, I will take a 1-2 hour train ride down to Naples where I hope to book a food tour. I am also hoping to book a hotel with a view of the sea. I won’t have much time, but eating pizza in Naples is something that I’ve been dreaming of! Do you have any suggestions? You can message me on Instagram.

Questions for the reader (aka YOU): 

What are 2 of the popular destinations that you would like to visit during this trip to Italy? Do you have any lesser known destinations in mind?  

Slow Travel and Spontaneity are key

As you plan your own perfect 2 week Italy travel itinerary, I encourage you to see the things on your list, but also set aside time to take things as they come and really lean into slow travel and spontaneity.   

These philosophies will set the stage for the stories you will tell about the time that you went for a stroll without an agenda, and you allowed the magical spirit of travel to find you.  

FAQ About Planning Your Northern Italy Travel Itinerary

Final Thoughts: On the Move to The Perfect 2 week Italy Itinerary

The Perfect 2 week Italy Itinerary mixes in both sides of the coin. The popular cities vs the lesser known Italian destinations. Planning to do vs. planning to have no plan. I know that no one is guaranteed tomorrow.  But I do know that if you have 2 weeks, and plan to stay in 3 or 4 cities with the possibility of taking day trips, you will be left with memories and stories that you will actually remember. Hopefully for many more years to come.

And on a sentimental note. The fact that my family took a “maybe someday” and made it a reality is making me absolutely giddy with delight! And a side trip to Bologna with my parents?? An absolute dream come true. This is your sign to take the dream you’ve been talking about and make it a reality.   

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