Travel drama on our June trip to Northern Ireland made us question if we would leave the country again any time soon. However, it didn’t take long for our love of travel to dim our travel drama memories, and we are excited to be leaving for Italy today.

We tweaked a few details on this trip that should lessen the chances for missed connections, over-booked flights, and lost luggage that frustrated us on our last trip. Driving to Miami so we can fly non-stop to Rome and taking only carry-on bags should improve our odds for a smooth trip.

I am looking forward to an uneventful flight with a nice glass of wine and a few good movies. Once we arrive in Rome, we’ll get our rental car and begin our adventures to Puglia and Sicily. In between exploring these two new areas, we will make a return visit to beautiful Tuscany.