Destinations

Como Town – The Gateway to Lake Como

November 24, 2012 by Helen Page

Como, The Largest of the Lake Como Towns, Has Plenty to Offer Visitors: After a pleasurable cruise on Lake Como we returned to Como town which lies on the southern tip of the left arm of the wishbone-shaped lake. Como is a lakeside town and leisure boats and hydrofoils land conveniently just in front of the large and modern Piazza Cavour. All we had to do was cross the street and we were in Piazza Cavour which itself is quite plain, and its main attribute appears to be the breathtaking … [Read more...]

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Cortina d’Ampezzo – Italy’s Most Famous Ski Resort

October 30, 2012 by Helen Page

Cortina d'Ampezzo - Italy's Most Fashionable Ski Resort: As the host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d'Ampezzo is Italy’s most famous ski resort. This charming alpine town, located in the heart of the Dolomites, is also a fashionable resort that attracts just as many visitors during the summer months, as we found out during our September visit. The road to Cortina d'Ampezzo gives you a preview of what you expect in this town. Cortina d'Ampezzo is surrounded by the Dolomites and … [Read more...]

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Castel Gandolfo – The Summer Residence of the Pope

October 28, 2012 by Helen Page

Castel Gandolfo - The Summer Residence of the Popes Since the 17th Century: From Frascati, a town with a reputation for its white wine, we travelled to Castel Gandolfo, a town best known as the summer residence of the Pope. Castel Gandolfo is a small town with a population of less than 9,000 but when there is a religious event on or when the Pope gives an audience, that number can swell substantially, which we experienced during our visit. From the car park, it was a slightly uphill walk … [Read more...]

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My Whistle Stop Tour of Italy

August 16, 2012 by Jo Turnbull

Jo Turnbull dashes down some quick-fire notes as she hot-foots it through Italy As the home of art, opera, and fashion and not forgetting ice cream and pasta, Italy is one of the most interesting countries in Europe. The shape of a boot with a football on the toe representing Sicily, it is a country of diverse scenery and landscapes. My recent trip over twelve days covered the cities of the north down to Rome and back, not enough time to do justice to the wonderful countryside and ancient … [Read more...]

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Krka and Trogir – Croatia Road Trip Part 4

August 6, 2012 by Alice Woolliams

View over Trogir from the Kamerlengo Castle

Waterfalls and a Museum without walls - Krka and UNESCO World Heritage Trogir From our stopover in Zadar, we continued further south in this fascinating country to explore the unspoiled beauty of another National Park - Krka - and the town of Trogir. The scenery on this next leg of the trip is really unbeatable, from the perfect coastline to towering mountains, and a road trip is the best way to experience Croatia's stunning countryside. Getting There Zadar to Trogir isn't far in terms of … [Read more...]

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Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’

July 19, 2012 by Helen Page

Dubrovnik, the Jewel in Croatia's Crown: The remarkably well-preserved medieval walled city of Dubrovnik enjoys accolades like the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' and 'Jewel in Croatia's Crown'. As they say - a picture paints a thousand words - and it's easy to see from the above image why Dubrovnik is a popular holiday destination for independent travellers, coach tours as well as cruise ships. Visiting Dubrovnik Dubrovnik is situated on the Dalmatian coast and the Old Town (Stari Grad) is … [Read more...]

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Road Trip Through Croatia Part 3 – Zadar

July 16, 2012 by Alice Woolliams

History and beautiful coastlines in Zadar

A Wave Organ, Romanesque churches, marble steets - Zadar makes an unmissable stopover! After a fantastic few days in Pula, we headed to the third destination on our road trip through Croatia - Zadar. A little further south down the coast, Zadar is a historic town in Northern Dalmatia. With its quiet marble streets and historic air, it's another stunning setting for a stopover on the journey south. Like Pula, the town is full of Roman ruins, but in Zadar there are also more than 30 beautiful … [Read more...]

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Discovering Bodrum

July 15, 2012 by Roving Jay

A Cup of Turkish Coffee helps Jay Artale appreciate Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula "Türk Kahvesi Lütfen." I'd ordered my first cup of Turkish Coffee seamlessly, or so I thought. But my request was met with a barrage of Turkish I had no chance of understanding. After a moments silence and my blank stare, the waiter came to the rescue with his pigeon English "Sugar? Little? Medium? Lot?" I opted for "Little", and then sank back in my chair as he wandered towards the kitchen. It was just after … [Read more...]

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Road Trip Through Croatia Part 2 – Pula and Istria

July 8, 2012 by Alice Woolliams

Alice Woolliams continues her Croatian odyssey to the Istrian Peninsula and Islands Photo by Sobrecroacia.com After a few days of culture in Zagreb, it was time to hit the road for the second destination on our route. Just across the Mediterranean from Italy, Pula is a hidden gem on the Istrian peninsula. This fascinating historic coastal town is full of Roman ruins and surrounded by the typical rocky coves and pine groves of the Istria region. Getting There It's about 300 km and a three … [Read more...]

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Hierapolis – A Sacred City Built on Thermal Springs

July 7, 2012 by Helen Page

Hierapolis Was a Sacred City That Was Famous For Its Hot Springs: Just next to the very popular travertine terraces of Pamukkale is Hierapolis, known as a Sacred City because of the many temples and other religious buildings that existed here. Hierapolis was also famous for its hot springs in ancient times, with people coming to the thermal spas to soothe their illnesses. Even today, people come to Hierapolis to bathe in the rich mineral waters known for its therapeutic properties. Origin … [Read more...]

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Como Town – The Gateway to Lake Como

Cortina d’Ampezzo – Italy’s Most Famous Ski Resort

Castel Gandolfo – The Summer Residence of the Pope

My Whistle Stop Tour of Italy

Krka and Trogir – Croatia Road Trip Part 4

Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’

Road Trip Through Croatia Part 3 – Zadar

Discovering Bodrum

Road Trip Through Croatia Part 2 – Pula and Istria

Hierapolis – A Sacred City Built on Thermal Springs

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