Imagine living in Italy for one full year. This was always the dream and promise made to each other.

Ilene and Gary Modica sold almost everything they owned to spend a year in the land of Gary's Italian grandparents, to walk where they walked, eat what they ate, and live in the shadow of history.

Few places evoke the stirring passions and romance of Italy, where the simple act of sharing a glass of wine, a perfect pizza, and good conversation is an art form. Be prepared to immerse yourself in this beautiful country and live vicariously through the couple's authentic encounters.

You'll also discover:

• How their dream and desire for a genuine experience with a true Italian family came unexpectedly true
• How, through this journey, they eat and drink their year through Italy visiting eight regions and forty-six cities, including Sicilia and their new Italian birthplace.

Our Italian Journey is a travel memoir of an adventure that has forever changed the lives of this Arizona couple. Through experiences and humor, they invite you along their spellbinding journey, exploring quaint villages steeped in tradition and local culture. Come take a glimpse of Italy through the eyes of these new Italian citizens and experience firsthand the Italian zest for living "La Dolce Vita," in this compelling read.