Europe’s Capitals of Culture go through a selection process where contenders are measured against an established criteria. Judges, all experts in their respective fields such as literature, music, architecture and art, evaluate each city on its cultural merits and declare […]
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DELVING INTO THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 2
To celebrate the new millennium, the European Union chose nine cities as European Capitals of Culture as a way to show the enduring heritage and contribution of European cities to world culture and civilization. And in recent years, it has […]
EXPLORING THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 1
Back in 1983, Greece and France’s ministers of culture came up with the idea of selecting one city to be part of its European Capitals of Culture program. They thought it would be a good idea to unite Europeans by […]
HISTORICAL CEMETERIES AROUND THE WORLD YOU MUST SEE
Cemeteries are not usually at the top of travel itineraries. Some people are spooked by them, but others know that they hold a treasure trove of history and can be a surprisingly satisfying part of their trip. We’ve put together […]
SOUTHERN ITALY ROAD TRIP: NAPLES TO SICILY
Few regions on earth have the remarkable combinations of cultures that you find on a southern Italy road trip. This is not hyperbole. At 47, Italy actually does have the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. So where else […]
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD’S GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS, PART 2
What countries have the best great scenic railway journeys in Asia and Europe? Switzerland competes for that title but so does India, France, Italy and other countries. Judge for yourself. GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN ASIA Trans-Siberian Railway Traveling with […]
11 BEST EUROPEAN WINE REGIONS THAT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE
European wine regions are magical places with stunning scenery, charming villages, and warm sunshine, the stuff of fairy tales. Here is a collection of European wine regions, curated by wine lovers, that lives up to the hype. Alto Douro in […]
FAMOUS AND UNIQUE EUROPEAN CEMETERIES, PART 2
There are many unique European cemeteries but a few stand out due to their stunning funerary statuary and the history reflected in the tombs and mausoleums. UNIQUE EUROPEAN CEMETERIES Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa Monumental Cemeteries in Italy can be seen […]
UNIQUE AND FAMOUS EUROPEAN CEMETERIES, PART 1
These famous European cemeteries are fascinating. They are repositories of a culture’s history and heritage. Although we equate these cities of the dead with sorrow and loss, they are also serene, contemplative areas that cause us to reflect. Many European […]
PRINCIPALITY OF ASTURIAS, SPAIN: CULTURE, NATURE AND CUISINE
The Principality of Asturias is not the first choice when people go to Spain. Visitors to Spain tend to concentrate on the classics; Madrid and Barcelona, and justifiably so, they’re great cities. But there are other lesser known areas with […]
EXPLORE TOP THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHBANK LONDON
Looking for the top things to do in Southbank London? Southbank is a fascinating neighborhood in London that never disappoints. Many visitors to this great city hit only the big sights; The Tower of London, Westminster and the Abbey, the […]
EXPLORE THE MATERA ITALY CAVES IN SOUTHERN ITALY
The Matera Italy caves are wild…a mystical dream Salvador Dali or Hieronymus Bosch could have had. The word “otherworldly” was created just so it could describe this unusual city. MAGICAL MATERA, ITALY AND ITS CAVES A town carved straight out […]