My Two Favorite Moments in Naples, Italy, Fresh Baked Sfogliatelle and The Serenely Beautiful Santa Chiara Cloister
Naples Italy is a superb base for a multitude of nearby day trips. From Its main…
A Week Discovering the Best of Venice, Italy
While exploring Venice… I have to admit, I saw a few more rundown “museums” then I…
Japan In Winter
Snow Villages Snow villages are a picture perfect delight to stroll about while enjoying warm beverages…
Viewing Etruscan History in Italy
Long before Rome conquered the Italian Peninsula the Etruscans flourished in Italy. The base of Etruscan…
Planning Your Trip – Italy
Where to Stay: For Rome Being such a walkable city and with taxis being fairly affordable,…
Pompeii Was Not Alone: Other Sites Uncovered Around Vesuvius
When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, Pompeii was not the only city buried beneath the eruption. …
Pompeii vs Herculaneum: The Most Frequently Asked Questions
The Eruption of Vesuvius, 1771, oil painting by Pierre-Jacques Volaire (Art Institute of Chicago). Vesuvius has…
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy ~ A Day Visit and the Night Tour Compared
Regular hours for visiting St Mark’s are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5:15pm, with last…
Lovely Orvieto
Only one hour by train from Rome, the hilltop town of Orvieto is an ideal candidate…
A Day Trip to the Etruscan Necropolis of Banditaccia in Cerveteri
The Etruscans existed and flourished in Italy long before the Romans. Unfortunately the towns they…