10 Irresistible Charming Cities in Europe

Europe is a land of timeless beauty, where cobblestone streets whisper secrets of centuries past and every corner reveals a story waiting to be told. Some cities dazzle with their grandeur, while others enchant with quiet intimacy. From the mirror-like rivers of Prague to the dreamy canals of Bruges, these 10 cities shimmer with a […]
Sicily as Described by Andrea Camilleri

Anyone traveling to Sicily just has to read a short story or two by Andrea Camilleri. Perhaps you have heard of his many novels and his famous Inspector Montalbano! Below, you will find a description of Sicily, from one of Italy’s best! Of course, we find Mount Etna described by Virgil, Homer and other great […]
Planning Sicily in 2025

The Island of Sicily offers rolling hills and citrus groves; the valley of ancient Roman temples; and sleepy coastal towns with pristine beaches or island tours; all in the shadow of their mother – Mount Etna. Harald Tomesch – Writer & Author Tweet Sicily at a glance is about the same size as Massachusetts or […]
Scotland – Planning a trip in 2023

“The west coast of Scotland has many fine strands of blinding white sands and turquoise waters that could pass for Caribbean beaches if it wasn’t for the weather.” The Lonely Planet – Scotland Tweet Scotland is about the size of South Carolina, or half as big as Wisconsin, or 30,000 square miles. So, where should […]
10 Things to do in Rome

First of all, let’s be clear. You could spend a lifetime in Rome and not see everything… we had 3 days. On the first day we traveled to Civita di Bagnoregio (see post) so that left us 2 days in Rome. Hotels are really important to us and Jamie has to have a pool. That’s […]
Top 20 Things To Do In Venice!

Venice – Venezia The only thing I knew about Venice was what you see at Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel… a couple of bridges over a pristine canal and some romantic gondolas with gondoliers dressed in striped red or blue T-shirts. I was completed awestruck at my first look of the real, authentic Venice! […]
Civita di Bagnoregio – Ancient Endangered Hill Town

THEME: You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden! Matthew 5: 14 MOVIE: The Name of the Rose (Sean Connery, 1986) KINDLE: (Il nome della rosa) The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (Italian Author), 1980 WINE: Le Poggere Rosso Lazio IGT , (Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese), […]
10 Most Romantic Getaways in Europe

Europe is widely acclaimed by tourists from all over the world as the most romantic continent. Nowhere is this more obvious than in Latin (or Romance-speaking) countries, in particular in Italy, the cradle of Romanticism (after all the word is derived from Rome). Here is our selection of Europe’s most romantic places. We have considered […]
Amalfi Coast – Italy

Our trip to the Amalfi Coast will not be long forgotten. It’s no wonder so many movies are made in Italy, the surroundings are stunning! We never had a bad meal and always had great wine to drink! We booked our stay at Medusa Hotel & Boutique Spa in Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples, Italy. […]
CitizenM Hotels – Paris

We give it 5/5 stones! The reviews are not wrong on this puppy– 9.1+ ratings! We were surprised that a CitizenM hotel room of 150 square feet could offer so much, but anyone familiar with the millennial craze for ”Tiny Houses” should not be surprised that they loaded each room for bear! We love the […]