Thirsty Exploring in Europe!
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!
Borghese Gallery, Rome – Stunning With A Mix of Fun! Read More »
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
The Last Supper – Milano Read More »
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 »
On a grassy hill overlooking a valley of Sicilian crops, orchards and the Tyrrhenian Sea stands a majestic Greek temple and Amphitheatre. If you’re looking for a Greek Temple experience without the crazy crowds, noise, and trinket vendors of Agrigento then the Temple of Segesta is exactly what you’re looking for.
Temple of Segesta – Sicily Read More »
