Not in a Tuscan Villa
During a year in Italy, a New Jersey couple discovers the true Dolce Vita when they trade rosecolored glasses for 3Ds
by John Petralia
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appears in About Italy, Travel, and Nonfiction.
What happens if you decide to make a dream come true Newly retired and looking for more than a vacation, John and Nancy Petralia intrepidly pack a few suitcases and head to the "perfect" Italian city. Within days their dream becomes a nightmare. After residing in two Italian cities, negotiating the roads and healthcare, discovering art, friends, f...
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appears in About Italy, Travel, and Nonfiction.
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