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 […]
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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: 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 […]
COOL THINGS IRELAND IS FAMOUS FOR
It is easy to see why Ireland is famous for so many things; stunning landscapes and wild coasts, a culture of music and dance, fascinating legends. This ancient land has it all. Here are some highlights that will make you […]
NAPLES NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
In Naples they told us the erotic art pieces in the “secret room” were amazing. They were so erotic, in fact, that they were banned from view during many periods throughout their long history. As late as the last century the collection was only accessible to […]
PALERMO, SICILY: STREETS, PALACES AND MARKETS
Palermo, Sicily is ground zero for World Heritage Sites. Why is that? Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country in the world. Sicily has the most UNESCO sites in Italy so Palermo, the capital of Sicily […]
AGRIGENTO: VALLEY OF TEMPLES AND VILLA ROMANA DEL CASALE
Agrigento makes a great base from which to see the many historic locations in the area such as Ragusa, Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples. LOST IN THE SICILIAN COUNTRYSIDE NEAR AGRIGENTO Near Agrigento, we got […]