You may have the universe
if I may have Italy.— Giuseppe Verdi
Welcome! This is an online travel journal for my June 2013 trip to Italy, which covers the following destinations:
- Venice
- Bassano del Grappa
- Florence
- Bologna
- Siena
- Lucca
- Pisa
- Rome
Also, you should know that while I’ve embedded some photographs into the entries, many more are posted on Flickr, and travelogues for all of my previous trips to Europe are still available from the navigation menu, including those from Italy in 2008 and 2010.
Enjoy!
DLG
The Independent Traveler 
Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the great information you offer on your blog! The info and recommendations you provide on hotels, dining, and things to do that are not “tourists traps” has helped us plan our trip to Italy this May! Plus, your photos are beautiful! Happy Travels :)
You are very welcome. I wish you safe and happy travels!