Behold The Top Of Athens! Yes, you are looking at Lycabettus Hill, which towers on the left of the picture over Athens Greece, even higher than the majesty of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis! While The Parthenon is the centerpiece… Read More ›
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Inside Rome’s Ancient Colosseum! Trevi Fountain Crowds And “Caccio e Pepe” Too!
Welcome To Rome! It’s a city filled with ancient history all around – where you can spend days stumbling onto ruins – and running into massive crowds as well! Last summer, my wife and I spent two days in Rome… Read More ›
Classic “Bistecca” In Florence Italy! Exploring the Town’s History Through Food!
Welcome To The “Ponte Vecchio!” It’s one of the most famous bridges in the world, crossing the Arno river through the middle of Florence Italy! My wife Alex and I visited in June – we hadn’t been there in. a… Read More ›
Opening Florence Italy’s Wine Windows! Cheers!
Welcome To Florence! Yes, nighttime in Florence Italy is magical, as the Arno river flows through the center of town…my wife Alex and I love the city, filled with incredible architecture…such as the famous “Ponte Vecchio” bridge that houses many… Read More ›
The Magical Tuscan Town Of Cortona Italy! My “Under The Tuscan Sun” Tour!
Celebrating The Magic Of Cortona Italy! Last June, my wife Alex and I spent a week in Cortona Italy – nestled in the eastern edge of Tuscany, bordering Umbria…here’s a look at the map: Cortona is located about 90 minutes… Read More ›
Have You Tunneled Under The Alps? We Did – Until We Didn’t!
A Spectacular Drive Through The Swiss Alps! Exhilarating isn’t it? The majestic Swiss Alps waiting for you to drive on over! Well, this is a photo I found online – because when my wife Alex and I had to drive… Read More ›
Have You Heard Of The Secret Village Of Guarene Italy? A Castle Stay And Barbaresco Too!
A Magnifient “View From A Hill!” You are looking at the clock tower high above the Piedmont region of Italy, in the tiny town of Guarene…a sleepy little town that boasts amazing views from this hotel: Welcome To Castello di… Read More ›
Living “Under The Tuscan Sun!” We Stayed In The Actual House – Here’s A Tour!
Behold The “Under The Tuscan Sun” House! Yes, this is the actual house where Diane Lane filmed the classic 2003 romantic comedy – look at this shot from the film! It Is The Actual Filming Location For The Movie! You… Read More ›
Check Into “The White Lotus!” We Stayed At Sicily’s San Domenico Palace – Here’s A Tour!
Welcome To “The White Lotus!” This stunningly beautiful hotel at night is actually the San Domenico Palace – and the entrance is gorgeous: The San Domenico Palace is in the hilltop town of Taormina Sicily, and it’s getting a lot… Read More ›
High Above Sicily In A Funicular! Heading To Taormina Via A Sky Ride!
Riding High Over Sicily! That’s a photo I grabbed of a Funicular going by me as my Funicular was heading high above the Ionian Sea off of the Sicilian coast…we are heading up to the town of Taormina for some… Read More ›
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