Our Peloponnesian Odyssey
Greece, located on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, is situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a mountainous land of many peninsulas jutting out […]
Tag Archives: Rick Steves
Dear Diary
Dear Diary, So much has happened since I left Pinos del Valle, Spain. I’ve gone from Spain to Tangier, Morrocco on the African continent to the eastern European country of […]
“What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”
“But Douglas is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime. He has booked […]
On a whim!
When we returned home from Europe, we were jet lagged for over a week. The worst part was not being able to sleep at night. That’s when it first dawned […]
We say Padua, they say Padova
Our final evening in Italy we took the train from Venezia to Padova to see the Scrovegni Chapel. Reservations were made in advance. Visitors are allowed 15 minutes in the […]
Day trip to Siena
“Whatever you do, enjoy a sleepy medieval evening in Siena.” Rick Steves One of the biggest dilemmas while planning this vacation was whether to day trip […]
Top 10 things to do in Firenze – according to me!
Florence, Italy is the birthplace of the Renaissance. I’ve visited Florence twice and although I have never gone to the Uffizi (what most everyone else calls the #1 must-see sight) […]
