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We’ve written three books recounting our experiences traveling in Italy, each with a different theme.

For us, they are love letters to the country and culture of Italia.

Not in a Tuscan Villa, our first book, is the story of the year we lived in Italy. We wanted to our immerse ourselves in the culture, the
language, and the people and to live like everyday Italians. The experience changed our lives. When our visa expired, we returned to
America but we left our hearts in Italy. The book has become an enormous success spending many months as #1 in Amazon’s Travel
Italy category and selling over 20,000 copies.

“Where is Piazza Garibaldi?” was the question we asked in each Italian town we visited while we lived there. Known as the Hero of
Two Worlds, Giuseppe Garibaldi is the most famous man in Italy—and also around the world. Intrigued by his adventures, we
decided follow in his footsteps. In Looking for Garibaldi, we share our own adventures in Nice, Rome, Sicily, Buenos Aires, Sao
Paolo, Montevideo, Sardinia and Staten Island while telling the story of Italy, the Italians, and the Italian diaspora.

Part detective story, part art history, part biography, part travelogue, Without Provenance is about our real-life quest to fabricate a
“long lost” Caravaggio painting. How does one go about creating a forgery good enough to fool an expert? To find the answers, we
will take you on two intertwined travel adventures where our own current-day exploits resonate perilously with the painter’s short
violent life.

Drawn from our living experiences, research, and travels, these are related products we love and recommend.

Books We Love

Shop Our Travels

From Not in a Tuscan Villa

Kartos Allegro Italian Wrapping Paper, Folded
Florentia Boxed Set – 10 Sheets & 10 Envelopes
Parmesan Cheese Block 2 lb – Imported
Seasonello Herbal Salt – 10.58 oz
Baci Perugina Dark Chocolate – 12 Pc
Ricco Deruta Mug 12 oz – Artistica
Duke- Fabrizio Bosso
Puccini – Tosca (Freni, Pavarotti)
Black Rice – Pacifico Crespi – 1.1 lb
Moretti Bramata Bianca Polenta – 1.1 lb
Borgotaro Porcini Mushrooms – Italy
thatsArte Deruta Jewelry Box – Small
WEEROCK 26" Cruiser Bike – 7 Speed
Betrayal of Christ – Giotto Poster 18x24
Correggio – Library of Great Masters
Deruta Ricco Fluted Fruit Bowl – Handmade
Deruta Raffaellesco Oval Serving – Handmade
Deruta handprinted ceramics
Golden Door
Verdi – Rigoletto (Pavarotti, Gruberova)
Burano Lace Christmas Pillow – 16x16 in
Verdi: Aida
Duke of Urbino by Francesca Piero Della
The Nicholas Effect: A Boy’s Gift
Brunelleschi's Dome – Renaissance Genius

From Looking for Garibaldi

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Respighi – Pines & Fountains of Rome
Garibaldi: Invention of a Hero
Sardegna Moors Head Pillow
Authentic Boleadora, Argentinian Gaucho Style
Scent of a Woman [DVD]
Puccini: La Boheme
Il Gattopardo
Sardegna Island T-Shirt
Sardegna.Sardinia.Italy

From Without Provenance

The Lost Painting
Provenance: Rewriting Modern Art
Art of Forgery: Minds & Methods
Islands of Dream – Temples of Malta
Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane
Caravaggio: Painter of Miracles
Caravaggio: The Complete Works
Pompeii

Italian Living

VSXLEOZ Pasta Poster – 12x18 in
Mierco Italian Oranges Linen Towel
Neoprene Single Bottle Wine Tote – Insulated
Parrini Italian Ceramic Biscotti Jar – Hand Painted
Traditional Italian Panettone Cake 2lbs
Parrini Italian Ceramic Biscuit Jar – Hand Painted
Primula Classic Stovetop Moka Pot – 6 Cup
Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher – 350ml
Bonsenkitchen Handheld Milk Frother – Black
Parrini Ceramic Christmas Balls – Italy
Murano Glass Christmas Ball Ornament – Orange, 3
Crawfords Garibaldi Biscuits 100g
‘FIRENZE’ Handpainted Mug (Made in Italy)
’VENEZIA’ Handpainted Mug (Made in Italy)
Murano Glass Lemon Ornament – Yellow, 3"
Lotacy Sicily Symbols Christmas Ornament – Colorful
Deruta Ceramic Christmas Ball Ornament – Hand Painted

Products We Love

Glocusent 3-Color Rechargeable Book Light – Bendable Neck

Bedtime, airplane, crafting or low light areas. Very comfortable, light weight & adjustable in all directions. Charge lasts a long time. Keep one by bedside & another with travel gear. Ideal gift for the book lover!

Italy Travel Makeup Bag – Souvenir Gift

Fun make-up or jewelry bag. Great gift or party favor.

Victorinox Swiss Army Evolution

Make sure you get the one with the corkscrew. But don’t pack in your carry on or you’ll lose it.

Mark Rothko Poster – Red on Red, 24x36

John’s favorite modern painter—with a tribute to Caravaggio’s red.

MEEDEN 5-Tier Rolling Storage Cart – Beech Wood

The perfect way to store your painting supplies. Comes with a built-in brush holder, removable mixing plate, and wash bucket holder.

Amazon Kindle Scribe 64GB – With Premium Pen

Read and take notes about your travels.

Hixiaohe Men's Lightweight Outdoor Vest – Sleeveless with Pockets

Pockets are essential for security. John likes the hidden ones in this model for keeping wallet, passports, books, & brochures.

Gravity Defyer Men's Pain Relief Shoes – Orthopedic, Wide

John’s favorite travel shoe

LTM6 Airflo Sun Hat

John’s favorite travel Hat

Wrangler Men's Cowboy Cut Original Fit Jean

John’s favorite jeans

Sergio Tacchini Men's Grello Crew Neck T-Shirt

Sergio Tacchini Men’s Crew Neck T-Shirt

The North Face Men's Flare 2 Down Puffer Jacket

Doubles as a pillow!

KROSER 20" Hardside Carry-On Luggage – White

Expandable, organized, lightweight.

BANGE Waterproof Business Laptop Backpack – 15.6"

Waterproof, fits large PC, USB Charging Port

Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 – 512GB, Space Black

Best alternative to hauling a computer around!

Universal Travel Adapter – 5 USB Ports + AC, 200+ Countries

Compact and works everywhere.