Visit Rome, Italy… now? When I say “Don’t visit Rome right now” I know I’m in for a bit of pushback from some readers. How and why would I say such a thing? I feel the comments coming… “Rome is …
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Visit Rome, Italy… now? When I say “Don’t visit Rome right now” I know I’m in for a bit of pushback from some readers. How and why would I say such a thing? I feel the comments coming… “Rome is …
Discover the splendor of Ca’ Rezzonico Palace Ca’ Rezzonico Palace Venice, an iconic “palazzo” is located on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, Italy. It’s a treasure trove of 18th-century Venetian culture and history. This magnificent …
Boarding pass and check-in advice… when in doubt, print it out. It’s my opinion, plain and simple. In this digital age, many think it is ridiculous to bother printing out a boarding pass when traveling. So, I ask you… which …
Forte dei Marmi is a seaside town in Italy known for its beaches and high-end shopping. Recently, I had the opportunity with two different adventures to discover the shopping component, as well as, the lovely beach. The town has a …
The intense heatwave of summer 2023 is forging all over southern Europe. People are actually dying – and it’s scary. Gary and I lived in Arizona and let’s face it, Phoenix can hit 115 Fahrenheit easily on a summer day. …
Our recent trip to Portugal was amazing! We planned a ten-day trip recently to visit three areas of this country. As the saying goes… best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry… and so… we changed it during our …
Is the term “jet lag” real? You bet it is! Of course, it depends on which way you are traveling. It’s easier for Europeans to travel to the USA than the other way around. Reason being? The 6-9 hour time …
Save Money For Travel Why is it so difficult to save money for travel? Travel enriches our lives. It’s the one thing you can buy that makes you richer. That’s one of my favorite sayings… and it’s true. Most people …
Ducale Palace and Park One of Many Parks in Parma, Italy Finding Ducale Park was a bonus when we stayed in Parma. Plenty of old trees provided shady paths to wander and stroll under. When we visited, the weather was …
The Beach Town of Rimini Rimini is a small coastal town on the Adriatic coast, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It’s known for its beachside nightclubs, fantastic seafood, and very shallow waters. The waves just simply roll gently to shore. We …
Palazzo Pfanner Gary and I took a few hours recently and walked to the Palazzo Pfanner to finally take a peek inside. We have been to Lucca several times before moving here, however, never had the chance to explore this …
Monopoli the Town – Not the Game Gary and I had the pleasure of a day visit to Monopoli during our 2019 adventure. Our “home base” was Conversano and Monopoli was just a little further south on the train route. …