A Trip to Santorini: the Greek Island of Magic and Mystery The geological masterpiece is known as most visited of the Greek Islands - and for good reason. Santorini, with its timeless beauty, is unlike any other in the world. Five separate islands were created from a massive eruption in 1660 B.C. resulting in a magnificent isle. Officially called Thira, this magnificent isle was transformed by ... Read Full Article
Rijeka Croatia: Cultural and Natural Wonders
Cultural and Natural Wonders of Rijeka Croatia Many people have heard about Croatia, but don’t know much about this wonderful country just across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. And the mention of Rijeka Croatia often leads to blank stares. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrol3YNdLUc&frags=pl%2Cwn Top Cities in Croatia To much of the world, Croatia is the home to some of ... Read Full Article
Things to do in Dubrovnik – The King’s Landing
Things to Do in Dubrovnik: Much More than Game of Thrones Mention Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Game of Thrones fans eyes immediately light up. It’s because this charming medieval city is the main filming location for Kings Landing, capital of the Seven Kingdoms in the immensely popular HBO mini-series with a virtual cult following. While there are many Game of Thrones Tours and Activities, don't worry ... Read Full Article
Best Italy Road Trip: from Venice to Bologna
Italy Road Trip from Venice to Bologna You could visit Venice for weeks, months, or years, and never tire of the multitude of sights, sounds, tastes, and experiences of this marvelous city. However, there are many other great places to see within a few hours of Piazza Roma. This makes it the perfect destination for a Road Trip to explore Northern Italy. On this three day and 2-night Italy road ... Read Full Article
Venice off the Beaten Path
Venice off the Beaten Path - Hidden Gems, Authentic Restaurants, and Not-So Crowded Places in Venice, Italy CAMEOS AND CORAL, AN ENCHANTING FOREST, AND 3 GREAT EATERIES On my third visit to Venice, I thoroughly enjoyed spending time at some lesser known sites and restaurants before heading on a road trip through Italy. Some were in the maze of canals, bridges, and streets that make up this ... Read Full Article
Crete: Return to Knossos to Discover the Minoan Culture
Knossos in Crete: Discovering the Minoan Culture “Let me tell you about the first time I visited Knossos,” my friend Jack says. We are sitting at a fish taverna by the famous Venetian Harbor of Iraklion, Crete. My friend, Dr. Jack Dempsey, is an expert on the Minoan culture and has written several books and academic papers on the subject. Jack, who for many years lectured at universities in ... Read Full Article
Dolomites in Italy – A Mountain Paradise
The Dolomites in Italy: a Country's Mountain Paradise The Dolomites are an extremely scenic mountain range in northeastern Italy. They extend from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley to the eastern part of the Southern Limestone Alps. The Dolomites are nearly equally shared between the provinces of Trentino, Belluno, and South Tyrol. This sparsely populated area draws millions to ... Read Full Article
Hiking the Dolomites – 7 Day Hike
Hiking the Dolomites - A 7-Day Hike in Italy's Dolomite Mountains If hiking is your thing and you love Italian food, there’s nowhere better to combine your two interests than the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy. Whether you’re a middling hiker or a pro, the network of trails there offer something for everyone and makes hiking the Dolomites an adventure for hikers of every skill and ... Read Full Article
UNESCO Prehistoric Pile Dwellings in Trentino, Italy
UNESCO Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps: Trentino, Italy Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps UNESCO Site UNESCO initiated the Prehistoric Pile Dwellings in 2011 as a serial site consisting of 111 individual sites of prehistoric Pile Dwellings in 6 countries in the alpine regions of Central Europe. More than half (56) of the sites are located in Switzerland, 19 in Italy, 18 in ... Read Full Article
Visit Trentino – Italy’s Most Diverse Region
Visit Trentino - Northern Italy's Most Diverse Region Trentino is probably one of Italy's most diverse regions. About halfway between Milan and Venice, Trentino reaches from the northern tip of Lake Garda into the Dolomite mountain range. If you are planning a trip to Italy, I highly recommend you to visit Trentino, especially if you like outdoor activities, history, spas and good food. What ... Read Full Article
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