I felt a burst of hope yesterday when, after standing in line for 40 minutes to enter the grocery store, I saw stacked cases of my favorite water. I thought it was a mirage, but I walked up and managed to secure  my two-per-cart cases of water feeling as if I were on top of the world. Baby steps. Don’t give up hope, we are going to get through this.

Lately, or let’s just say, every year around this time, I experience much wanderlust-particularly anywhere in Italy. Funny thing is, I keep sharing photos of Italy with my loved ones courtesy of Instagram to up their moods, or maybe mine – with a note saying remember this? or can’t wait to travel with you here or  how about that restaurant in Venice? 

What is it about Italy-time and time again, that I feel the need to include this fascinating destination to my annual travel plans. Except this year, it will just have to be an imaginary tour of what these editors have detailed here.

Here’s how you can go to Italy without leaving your home.

One must on my bucket list with five stars next to it – is a romantic road trip that I imagine with through the backroads and countryside of Italy, something like this.

And this by far is the best suggestion for 2020, even though the article was written in 2019, we can all make believe – decorating tricks to make your home feel like Italy this summer

Share your experience with Italy - where is your favorite place?

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