A Cultural Weekend in Rome
An Amazing Weekend in the Eternal City! A Beautiful Roman Gallery Ready for ChristmasThe Tandem Spirits love going to Rome, but we usually just go for the day, taking an…
Visiting Seattle Friends in Pienza
Pienza - Stunning Tuscan Landscapes A view of Pienza while hikingAt the end of October we finally made it to Pienza to visit our friends Carol and Roger. Carol and…
Tandem Spirits in Venice, Part 1 – Enjoying Venetian Cuisine
There's a Lot of Good Food in Venice! Dinner at Hosteria Al Vecio Bragosso A perfectly grilled fillet of orata, white polenta and a glass of local white wine, what…
Wedding Bells in Cappannori
Wedding Bells in Cappannori TandemSpirits spent the first weekend of July in Lucca and Cappannori. After arriving and settling into our hotel, we made the short drive up to the…
Adventures in Puglia – Bicycling, Beaches and More!
We just returned from a wonderful vacation in Puglia, which is commonly known as Italy's "heel." This is the third year that our friends Alessio, Stefania and (recently) their infant…
Dinner for Two – No, It’s Not Always Italian!
It's Not Always Italian Food for the Tandem Spirits! Homemade black bean soup and southern-style corn breadEveryone knows that Italian cuisine is the best food in the world! So, you…
Branzino with potatoes
Holiday Feasting in Italy with the Tandem Spirits – Not Always Traditional!
Traditional and Not-so-traditional We have lived in Italy since 2014 and during the holiday period between Christmas and New Year's Day we have enjoyed some wonderful meals with family and…