La Tana del Polpo is a Popular Seafood Restaurant in Bari: La Tana del Polpo was one of the restaurants that we walked past on our Bari walking tour. Guisseppe, our Free Walking Tour guide, said that it is a popular seafood restaurant and it could be difficult to get a table. We peaked … [Read more...]
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Siena Apartment with Grandstand View of Il Campo
Our Siena Apartment Right on the Famous Il Campo: In Siena, we struck gold when it came to our apartment's location. Sometimes it's a bit difficult to tell exactly where your booked apartment is in relation to a particular site. In Siena, the apartment's location was beyond our expectations. It … [Read more...]
A Unique Tableware Find in Venice
MYFACE Tableware was an Unexpected Find in Venice: Tableware in Venice? "La Serenissima" is famous for its Murano glass and Burano lace, but tableware? During our numerous trips to Venice we've seen our share of the iconic Venetian glass, lacework and arts and crafts. On this trip we did manage … [Read more...]
Finnair Business Class from New York to Milan
We Flew Finnair Airbus A330 from New York to Milan: This is our first time flying Finnair and it was quite a pleasant experience, especially since we indulged ourselves by flying business class. Our flight took us from New York to Helsinki, Finnair's home base, and then on to Milan. The New … [Read more...]
Fête Nationale: What’s on in Paris on Bastille Day 2019
Bastille Day Parade, Concerts, Fireworks and the Firemen's Balls – Paris: The Bastille Day celebrations in Paris is one of the largest events in the French calendar. On July 14th, the Fête Nationale celebrations kick off with a huge military parade on the Champs-Elysées, followed by a flypast … [Read more...]
Festa della Repubblica 2019 – Republic Day in Italy
Festa della Repubblica - The Celebration of Republic Day in Italy: Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) is the celebration of the founding of the Republic of Italy. On June 2nd each year, Italians all over the world commemorate the 1946 referendum in which the citizens voted for Italy to … [Read more...]
The Year of Rembrandt – 350th Anniversary
The Year of Rembrandt Celebrates the 350th Anniversary of Rembrandt's Death: The Year of Rembrandt commemorates the 350th anniversary of this Dutch genius's death. If you're looking for a reason to visit The Netherlands, and you are a Rembrandt fan, this is certainly the time to go. All … [Read more...]
Leonardo – 500th Anniversary Celebrations
500th Anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's Death: To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, visitors to Italy can enjoy a wealth of exhibitions and events across the country. Some of the not-to-be-missed events include: Sheets from the Codex Atlanticus - Palazzo Vecchio … [Read more...]
Great British Beer Festival 2019 – London
1,000 Real Ales and Ciders at the Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia: If the promise of 1,000 real ales, ciders, perry and foreign beers sounds like a good enough reason to visit London, then plan your travel to London for early August! The annual Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), … [Read more...]
Roman Nights at the Teatro di Marcello – Summer 2019
Classical Concerts at the Teatro di Marcello or Theatre of Marcellus in Rome: Teatro di Marcello is an ancient open-air theatre that was first planned by Julius Caesar towards the end of the Roman Republic. He however was murdered before the beginning of its construction. It was the Emperor … [Read more...]
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