Amy Panetta talks about her Italian Roots from Capri and Veroli.Amy Panetta talks about her Italian Roots from Capri and Veroli.
She is currently working on her Board Certification as a Genealogist and is available to complete custom family history research projects, as well as facilitate and teach one-on-one and group classes for children, teens, adults, and families in creating a family tree, conducting family history research, as well as navigating genealogy websites, including Antenati.
Since 2005, Amy Panetta, MA has empowered people of all ages to learn a musical instrument (piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings) and achieve their musical goals through a combination of teacher- and student-directed educational experiences in one-on-one and group lessons. Amy Panetta, MA provides groups and classes with the experience to engage, participate, and connect with others in singing, playing, reading, writing, composing, improvising, and listening to music in a positive, nurturing, supportive, warm, and friendly environment.
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The Magic of Taormina, Ancient Views, and Evening in Catania
Click here to join out Facebook group Morning Coastal Views and Heading North After fueling up with a superb breakfast at the Grand Hotel Baia Verde, we boarded the bus for a highly anticipated day trip to Taormina, one of Sicily’s most dazzling clifftop jewels. As we drove along the coastline, our guide, Valentino, kept us entertained and informed with a rich history of the region. Frame after frame, Mount Etna continued to steal the
Calabria to Sicily – Swordfish in Scilla, the Ferry, and Catania Feast
Click here to join out Facebook group A Morning Departure and a Brilliant Detour After a quick breakfast and some last-minute packing, we loaded up the bus and prepared for the long trek south to Catania, Sicily. But this wasn’t just a simple travel day—we had a fantastic bonus built into the itinerary! Having visited the area several years ago, I had suggested to Phil from Phil~italy that we make a detour to Scilla on
Coastal Heights, Sweets, and the Cliffside Beauty of Tropea
Click here to join out Facebook group Winding Mountain Roads and Arriving on the Coast We set off from Lamezia Terme for a roughly two-hour drive down to the famous coastal town of Tropea. Most of the journey was smooth sailing along the autostrada, but as we neared the coast, the road gave way to a dramatic series of twists and turns, winding right down the mountainside toward the Tyrrhenian Sea. It was a hot,
Lamezia Terme – Norman King and Castle Heights
Click here to join out Facebook group A Relaxed Morning in Lamezia Terme We took full advantage of a free morning in Lamezia Terme by taking a leisurely stroll down the main high street. Wandering in and out of local shops is always one of the best ways to get a feel for everyday Italian life. Along the way, we stumbled upon Italy’s equivalent of a dollar store—and, naturally, we couldn’t resist going in! We
Deep in Calabria: Lanificio Leo, Platania, and Sunday Feast
Click here to join out Facebook group Artisanal Heritage at Lanificio Leo We knew Day 6 was going to be action-packed right from the start! We kicked off the morning with a 60-minute scenic bus ride through the mountain landscapes to Soveria Mannelli to visit Lanificio Leo. Lanificio Leo is a remarkable 150-year-old historic wool mill that has been lovingly revived by the original owner’s grandson. Before exploring the facility, we watched a fascinating RAI
On to Calabria: Scenic Drives, and Feasting in a Cave
Click here to join out Facebook group Best-Laid Plans and Italian Train Realities We started our fifth day in Italy with another wonderful breakfast at the hotel, full of excitement because we had a free morning planned. The highlight was supposed to be a long-awaited reunion with Antonia, an old friend from grammar school who moved to Italy seven years ago. We had been planning this meet-up for weeks, but just as we were finishing
