The Churches of Venezia
We have decided to go into Venezia in the early afternoon, exploring some of the churches of Venice we didn't get a chance to see and then linger over an early dinner there tonight.
The Beautiful Light of St. Petersburg, Russia
It is our last day in St. Petersburg, and the light is beautiful. Our train is not until 4:30 and we have officially finished with our guide Nico so we pack and organize ourselves, check out of the hotel and grab the number 22...
Books to Inspire Travel to the United Kingdom
My to-SEE list seems grows longer each day thanks to living vicariously through other people’s vacation photos and followsummer. followsummer recently tweeted the Top 8 places to visit right now and London, England, makes...
Best Diving Spots in Australia
If you’re a fan of the underwater world and are looking for your next diving destination, look no further than Australia! Oz is a home to some of the most beautiful diving sites with a diverse marine flora and fauna that will...
The Roman Mosaics of Poreč, Croatia
It is a 10-kilometre drive into the heart of Poreč– and like beach towns everywhere, this one is spread up and down the coast of Croatia, narrow and long. Everyone else is trying to get there early too, to beat the heat, and...
Venice Virgins We Are Not
Stephano suggests that we drive to Punta Sabbione, the tiny finger-like peninsula which is across from Venezia, and then take one of the many ferries into the city. Noventa di Piave is already halfway there, and we quickly agree...
Touring France and Germany with These Two Books
“Despite everything, Ruby had loved living in Europe. She loved having history envelop her as she strolled the streets; she loved the French word ‘flaneur’ – to amble along or to hang around. It applied here...
PHOTO: And Buddha Blesses All
Our first stop is the Wat Bupparam, housing the famous 400-year-old Teak Buddha, and we are met at the gates by two women bearing small baskets and we think, “oh, no, more touts. Religious touts this time”.
PHOTOS: The Incredible Byzantine Mosaics of the Cattedrale di Monreale
Beautiful, beautiful memories of Sicily this time last year. The incredible Byzantine Mosaics in the Cattedrale di Monreale, perhaps one of the greatest extant examples of Norman architecture. And although not so refined as...
Overnight on the Hurtigruten to Bergen
Our overnight is uneventful, our cabin a snug cocoon from the chilly Norwegian Sea air as we chug and amble our way towards Bergen. We have a quiet morning; breakfast is our standard Scandinavian buffet of cereal, porridge,...