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Ilene Modica

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Born

North Massapequa, The United States

Website

https://ouritalianjourney.com

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Memoir, Travel, Nonfiction

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November 2019

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Author of two memoirs, "Our Italian Journey" and "When Your Heart Finds Its Home."

Join them on this journey to finding and living their dream in Italy. Our first book is now available on Audible - we narrated it!

Both have been awarded Reader Ready Recommended Read Awards.

A new travel guidebook, "Tuscany Treasures- A Journey Through 31 Towns," is a guidebook but not in the traditional sense.

Uncover the hidden gems of Tuscany with this vibrant guidebook. From historic hill towns to coastal villages, discover 31 must-visit destinations with insider tips that include:
• Places to visit/ iconic attractions
• Town highlights
• A sprinkle of history
• Calendar of significant festivals and local traditions
• How to navigate and get there
• Authentic Tus ...more

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	Our Italian Journey: Living our dream in Italy for one year by Ilene Modica (Goodreads Author), Gary Modica 4.04 avg rating — 198 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When Your Heart Finds Its Home: The Journey Continues by Ilene Modica (Goodreads Author), Gary Modica 4.48 avg rating — 64 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Our Return to Italy During COVID: The Journey Continues by Ilene Modica (Goodreads Author), Gary Modica 3.23 avg rating — 30 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	My Garden Notes: Garden design composition notebook/journal college ruled, 8.5 x 11 - 110 pages by Ilene Modica (Goodreads Author), OIJ Notebooks 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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