72 Hours In Venice
Venice needs no introduction. A city of mystery and magic, where the streets are liquid, and history echoes in every stone and ripple. While many visitors rush through its main attractions in a day, Venice is best experienced slowly—ideally over a long weekend, where...
“Welcome to Life Between the Olive Trees: A Journey Through Italy”
These posts will focus on authentic, engaging stories about life in Italy at Podere Riparbella (farmhouse Riparbella), blending personal anecdotes, practical guides, and cultural insights. Posts will be aimed at readers who are curious about Italian life, whether...
Why We Chose Tuscany: A Story of Dreams, Texas Roots, and Serendipity
There’s a saying that life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it. Our journey from the sun-soaked shores of Lake Travis in Texas to the rolling hills of Tuscany is proof of just that—a whirlwind of dreams, spontaneity, and the unmistakable pull of Italy’s...
How Riparbella Chose Us
Some Places Capture Your Heart There’s something magical about searching for a home in a foreign country—equal parts romance, adventure, terror and sheer exhaustion. Ours began with a call to a real estate agency in Great Britain that specialized in helping dreamers...