Frank & Randy's
Great Adventure
Trading the Ohio winters for European sunsets. Follow our journey across the continent, check our guest room, and see what we're up to!
Where in the World Are We?
Our Latest Adventures
Snapshots from our life abroad. Click through to see what we've been up to lately!
Hiking the Cinque Terre Coastal Trails
"Five colorful villages, sea views at every turn, and the best focaccia we've ever eaten. Legs are still recovering!"
Beach Day on the Amalfi Coast
"Turquoise water, cliffside villages, and limoncello at every stop. Randy cried. We don't talk about it."
A Day at the Colosseum in Rome
"Standing inside 2,000 years of history. Frank read every single placard. Every. Single. One."
Market Day at Mercato Centrale, Florence
"Fresh truffles, aged pecorino, and the best porchetta sandwich in the history of sandwiches."
Biking Through the Tuscan Vineyards
"Rolling hills, cypress trees, and a Chianti tasting at the finish line. Frank's bike got a flat. Worth it."
Sunset Sailing on the Côte d'Azur
"Rosé, a Mediterranean breeze, and Monaco glittering in the distance. Does it get better than this?"
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Travel Journal
Thoughts, tips, and stories from our daily life. Feel free to leave a comment or ask us a question!
Why We Moved to Tuscany
After 30 years in Ohio, we decided life was too short to spend winters shoveling snow. Here is the story of how we packed up our lives and found our little corner of la dolce vita...
Tips for Expat Living
Here is what we wish someone had told us before moving. From navigating Italian bureaucracy to mastering the art of the aperitivo hour, it has been quite the learning curve!
Looks amazing! Can't wait to visit you both next spring.
Sure beats the snow we're getting here. Enjoy a margarita for me!
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Our First Year Anniversary!
Can you believe it has been a year already? We celebrated with a weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast. Reflecting on the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Looks amazing! Can't wait to visit you both next spring.
Sure beats the snow we're getting here. Enjoy a margarita for me!
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The "Please Bring" List
Coming to visit? We'd love it if you could sneak a few of these hard-to-find items in your suitcase!
Kitchen & Pantry
- Ranch dressing packets
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (the blue box!)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- Old Bay seasoning
Health & Pharmacy
- Advil PM
- Specific brand vitamins
- Sunscreen SPF 70+
Household
- Ziploc bags (gallon size)
- Duct tape
- AA batteries (bulk)
Fun & Entertainment
- New York Times crossword puzzle books
- Playing cards
- Magazines (People, National Geographic)
* Checkboxes are just for fun. We appreciate anything you can bring!
Visitor Picture Pages
Photos uploaded by our wonderful guests. Have pictures from your trip? Send them our way!
The Johnsons Visit
March 2026
College Friends Reunion
January 2026
Sister Mary's Trip
November 2025
Upcoming Travel Plans
We're always planning our next getaway. Here's where we're heading next!
Exploring the Greek Islands
Island hopping from Santorini to Mykonos. A bucket list item we've been putting off for years!
Family Visit to Florida
Heading back to the States to see the grandkids and stock up on supplies.
Portugal's Algarve Coast
Golden cliffs, seafood, and some of the friendliest people in Europe. We can't wait!
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Aunt Susan
Looks amazing! Can't wait to visit you both next spring.
Bob from Ohio
Sure beats the snow we're getting here. Enjoy a margarita for me!
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