A lot of people visit Lucca believing an afternoon is enough. They climb the Renaissance walls, rent a bike to circle the city, take a photo in Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, and leave before evening. On paper it looks efficient. In reality, they miss the part that makes Lucca unforgettable. Lucca reveals itself slowly.

In Italy, rientro means “the return.” After August’s long pause when much of the country seems to collectively exhale for Ferragosto (August 15, a national holiday marking the peak of summer vacation), I’ve always loved how unapologetic Italians are during this time. Businesses just hang signs: chiuso. Often times for more than a week. That would never fly in the U.S. Imagine the outrage if your favorite restaurant was just closed for a week's vacation.

Learning Italian hasn’t been all effortless immersion and charming café conversations. It's been frustrating, and at times, downright awkward. It’s been equal parts progress and humbling moments.

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I had never thought of making Pinoli Cookies myself. I always assumed they would be too time-consuming or complicated, but it turns out

Christmastime in Lucca is nothing short of magical, blending centuries-old traditions with the warmth and charm of this Tuscan town.

Life is different in Lucca. People linger over their morning cappuccino, conversations spill over into afternoon hours, and shops close for

American life has managed to strip away some everyday activities only to repackage and sell them back to us, gift-wrapped and overpriced.