Sipping Sunshine in Umbria Nestled in the verdant hills of Umbria—Italy’s “green heart”—where rolling landscapes whisper ancient secrets and olive groves dance with vineyards, lies a gem that captures the essence of this underrated wine region: Cantine Goretti. Imagine sipping a robust Sagrantino as the sun dips below medieval towers, the air thick with the […]
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The Faithful, and tourists alike will be captivated by the wonders of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Tucked away from major tourist routes, it’s a hidden gem worth seeking out, and I’m certain you’ll be delighted!
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Truth be told, I Was Never Much for Art Growing Up Giverny Entry Path Or history, for that matter. But I do remember flipping through posters and prints for sale at the local Prints Plus and Pier 1. (Remember those?) There they were, beautiful paintings of pastel brushstrokes calling out to everyone. Calm, natural, uninhibited
Monet’s Giverny ~ Like Stepping into One of His Paintings! Read More »
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Paris Catacombs ~ Where Locals Are Dead Serious About History! Read More »
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!
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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.
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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.
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