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Have you ever dreamed of residing within the walls of a walled city? If so, Lucca, Italy, might be the perfect destination for you. With its lively cafes and medieval architecture, living within the historic wall seems glorious. Ilene and Gary Modica moved from Arizona to Lucca and consider this Tuscan city their true home. To learn more about the alluring “cafe culture” of this amazing city, tune in to Episode 131 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.
Check out Ilene and Gary’s award winning blog, Our Italian Journey, about moving to and living in Italy. Their two books on the subject are Our Italian Journey: Living Our Dream in Italy for One Year and When Your Heart Finds Its Home: The Journey Continues.
Author
Ilene Modica was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After high school she worked mostly as an administrative assistant and spent 7 years as a Principal's Secretary at Paradise Valley Unified School District. While technically not working anymore, she considers running their award-winning blog and social media to be a full-time job. Her hobbies include quilting and reading.
Gary Modica was born and raised in Queens, New York. Following high school, he first worked in the electronics industry and then the golf industry. He is now retired and enjoying wine and cooking.
Ilene and Gary are authors of two memoirs, Our Italian Journey and When Your Heart Finds Its Home.
Author
Gary Modica was born and raised in Queens, New York. Following high school, he first worked in the electronics industry and then the golf industry. He is now retired and enjoying wine and cooking.
Ilene and Gary are authors of two memoirs, Our Italian Journey and When Your Heart Finds Its Home.
