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About Tony Page

Tony Page is a professional writer and photographer and runs Travelsignposts with his wife Helen.

Ferrari Museum, Maranello: Secret and Unique

June 13, 2018 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Museo Ferrari Maranello

A glimpse of some of Ferrari’s most exclusive and secret cars A glimpse of some of Ferrari’s most exclusive and secret cars, Eric Clapton’s was a one-off and another had a production run of just TWO! The Cars SP12EC (2012) : The “EC” stands for guitar maestro Eric Clapton, who ordered this car and loves […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: barchetta, Eric Clapton, Europe, F150 Laboratorio, ferrari, FXX K, Italy, LaFerrari, maranello, Sergio Pininfarina, travel

Museo Lamborghini: Home of the Charging Bull

February 11, 2018 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Lamborghini Miura Concept, 2006

You know you want one, here you can dream: “More than a Museum – an Experience” MUSEO LAMBORGHINI To understand the passion and magic behind the Lamborghini brand, a visit to the Museo Lamborghini is a must-do in Bologna.  The Lamborghini Museum is home to a lot more than the Miura, the cars are works […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: bologna, italian fast cars, Italy, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Museum

Rome’s Noonday Gun rivals that of Hong Kong!

October 21, 2016 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Rome Noonday Gun at Piazza Garibaldi

Rome’s Noonday Gun goes off with a bang – it’s a Piazza Garibaldi party! “We’re here in Rome’s Piazza Garibaldi, on top of the Gianicolo Hill, and we’re just about to go down to see the gun being fired at midday. It’s a Sunday, so there are a lot of people here, and a lot […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: Europe, Gianicolo Hill, Italy, Midday Gun, Noonday Gun, Piazza Garibaldi, Rome, travel

Ferrari Museum, Maranello: Ferrari F1 Magic!

September 24, 2016 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Museo Ferrari Maranello

Amazing display of history-making Ferrari racing cars from 1948 to 2009 At the Ferrari Museum (Museo Ferrari) was an amazing display of Ferrari racing cars from the 166 F2 in 1948 (the first true single-seater which Ferrari put on the track) through to Michael Schumacher‘s last car, the 248 F1, of 2006. Added to this […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: Europe, F1 World Champions, ferrari, Formula 1, Italy, maranello, museum, Schumacher, travel, World Constructors' Champions

Ferrari Museum, Maranello: The Drivers, from Ascari to Raikkonen

September 24, 2016 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Ferrari Drivers: Fangio

A photo gallery of Ferrari racing drivers A photo gallery of Ferrari racing drivers from Alberto Ascari in 1950 right through to Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen in 2015 (I think there are 82 in all). You can find a complete listing of Formula One drivers who have raced for the Italian team Scuderia Ferrari […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: Ascari, Europe, ferrari, Ferrari racing drivers, Formula 1, Italy, maranello, Raikkonen, travel, Vettel

Villa d’Este: Live from the Water Organ in the Gardens at Tivoli

May 5, 2013 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Villa d'Este Water Organ

The legendary Renaissance gardens of the Villa d’Este, arguably the most important in Italy The famous fountains and gardens of Italy’s Villa d’Este made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Water Organ Fountain above the magnificent Fountain of Neptune entranced Villa D’Este’s residents and visitors in the early 17th century, as it does […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: Cardinal, Fountain of Neptune, fountains, Garden, Italy, Tivoli, unesco world heritage site, Villa d'Este, Water Organ

Villa d’Este: live from the Gardens in Tivoli

May 5, 2013 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Villa d'Este, Tivoli

The famous Fountains and Gardens of Italy’s Villa d’Este made it a World Heritage Site The legendary Renaissance gardens of the Villa d’Este are arguably the most important in Italy, and inspired many other gardens all over Europe. The great fountains are particularly striking, and Helen sets the scene for you in front of the […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: Cardinal, Fountain of Neptune, fountains, Garden, Italy, Tivoli, unesco world heritage site, Villa d'Este

Portofino: Live from the luxury Ligurian Resort

May 3, 2013 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Portofino

Portofino has luxury designer shops, big boats and 5 euro coffees – Cinque Terre it’s not! Avoiding the Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Dior shops along the waterfront, and refraining from indulging in 5 euro coffees, Tony Page wanders past million dollar cruisers and climbs up above Portofino to give you an overview of this famed […]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: celebrities, italian riviera, Liguria, luxury resort, Museo del Parco, Portofino, Umbertino, villas

Montepulciano: Live from the Heart of Tuscany’s Wine Country

May 1, 2013 By Tony Page Leave a Comment

Montepulciano

Montepulciano is the highest hill town in Tuscany, and renowned for its wine, the Vino Nobile Henry James drank so much Montepulciano wine he couldn’t remember much about this famous Tuscany hill town, but it’s beautifully preserved and well worth a visit, especially to taste the food – and don’t miss the wine cellars! “Well […]

Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: Contucci, Henry James, hill town, Montepulciano, Taddeo di Bartolo, Tuscany, Vino Nobile

Capri: Live from the Monte Solaro Chair-lift!

April 27, 2013 By Tony Page 2 Comments

Capri Monte Solaro Chairlift

The ride up from Anacapri is open to the elements but it’s a real thrill with great views! The chair-lift up to Monte Solaro from Anacapri is an exciting and exhilarating ride – provided the weather is good! There are great views on the way up (and down) and tremendous panoramas of the Faraglioni Rocks […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: anacapri, Capri, chair lift, Faraglioni, Gulf of Naples, monte solaro, Seggovia Monte Solaro, Vesuvius

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