We are here for the first time at the very top of Italy in the Dolomites, on the doorstep of Austria. All of sudden everyone is speaking German Read more
Brunico, a small town in the Dolomites
Trieste, Italy
Based on a few positive reviews, we booked an eight-night stay in Trieste. Apparently, we should have done our own research to determine how much there is to see here Read more
A Schengen break in Rovinj, Croatia
Venice
What can one say about Venice other than it’s Venice, a one-of-a-kind, world-renowned city built on the water with an abundance of beautiful sights to admire. Our fifth visit to Venice was enjoyable Read more
San Marino, a new country…for a day
One of the reasons we stayed in Ravenna longer than necessary was so we could make a day trip to the tiny European microstate of San Marino. This tax-free republic located on the slopes of Mount Titano Read more
The Mosaics of Ravenna
Ravenna is a small, historic town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Close to the Adriatic Sea, the town can trace its history back more than 2,000 years. During the 1st century AD, Read more
Tuscany Week Two
Even though our first week was a busy one we still found time to leisurely explore the area close to home, sometimes just driving new roads to see where they went. Read more
Hello Tuscany, My Old Friend
Just mention the name Tuscany and everyone oohs and ahhs about what an amazing place this is, and they are not wrong, it is the place that dreams are made of!! Read more