Villa Borghese Park sits in the heart of Rome. At nearly 150 acres, it’s one of the largest and arguably the most beautiful park in the city. Along with the lakes and manicured grounds stands the Villa itself. I decided this was the time do the few things that had escaped me while the crowds were down and reservations available. I FINALLY MADE IT!
Borghese Gallery, Rome – Stunning With A Mix of Fun! Read More »
Often times we come across Christian symbols as well as other religious symbols we may have never seen before, and as you travel the world, it’s essential to appreciate the cultural and religious significance attached to different symbols and icons, especially in countries with deep religious roots.
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Sacra di San Michele is an abbey dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel in the Val di Susa just 25 miles from Torino. In this valley the church was built on the summit of Mt. Pirchiriano and is visible at night from the city.
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Savoca, Sicily is where many of the scenes in The Godfather were filmed. It is the breathtakingly beautiful and authentic place where Michael falls in love with Apollonia and marries her in the Church that you are visiting.
Salute to the Godfather! ~ Savoca, Sicily Read More »
A beautiful September day greeted us at the base of the Alps. I made the commitment that I would finally see Leonardo Di Vinci’s The Last Supper, or Cenacolo Vinciano as it’s known here
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Like icing on a cake, Castelmola Sicily sweetly sits perched over Taormina, observing the busy commotion like an old man sitting in a busy piazza watching the bustle of people heading home from work. But the unassuming village has sights and highlights that are not to be missed.
Castelmola Sicily – A Memorable & Fun Destination! Read More »
Castello di Soave is a stately example of a military castle in the Veneto. It was originally built in the 10th century during the time of Hungarian invasions.
Castello di Soave – A Timeless Castle with views to Match! Read More »
Each time a picture of the Oculus from Sacro Bosco has scrolled past my mobile screen, I’ve stopped and wondered if the Park of Monsters is as fun as it looks. This Thirsty Explorer can enthusiastically tell you YES!
Monstrous Fun Exploring the Enchanted Forest of Italy’s Sacro Bosco Read More »
Stopping in at the picturesque Cherry Hill Winery, I tasted was the Dijon Cuvee which is a combination of two different pinot grape clones spliced onto local stock that was developed by the University of Dijon in France. It was deliciously rich and smooth. I LOVED it.
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Beautiful Hills and Delicious Wine You’d be hard pressed (pun intended) to find a more beautiful place to go wine tasting than the majestic Willamette Valley wine country. The Willamette Valley is known for its beautiful rolling hills of vineyards, nuts, berries, flowers and grasses among other wonderful crops. It’s the perfect place for a
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