Passau Floods - at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is susceptible to flooding: Passau sits at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz and markets itself as the "City of Three Rivers". Unfortunately, being the City of Three Rivers also means that it is prone to being flooded. … [Read more...]
Caffè Greco – On the coffee trail of literary greats
Caffè Greco is a famous and historic café near Rome's Spanish Steps: At the top of via Condotti, just off the Piazza di Spagna, is Caffè Greco, one of the oldest cafés in Rome. Opened by its Greek owner in 1760, Caffè Greco's literary connections are very much stronger than the coffee it … [Read more...]
Campo de’ Fiori – Rediscovering Rome’s oldest open air market
Rome's Campo de' Fiori is alive with produce and entertainment: Campo de' Fiori market is one the oldest surviving open air markets in Rome's historic centre. There was a time when neighbourhoods in Rome had their own local open market. Sadly, most of the markets have long since died away and … [Read more...]
La Rotonda – An icon of Palladianism
La Rotonda is a representation of Palladio's ideals of the perfect villa: In the words of Andrea Palladio, the La Rotonda site “is one of the most pleasing and delightful that one could find because it is on top of a small hill which is easy to ascend; on one side it is bathed by the … [Read more...]
Milan’s Funky Navigli District
The Navigli district is one of the top ten attractions of Milan: The Navigli District is said to be one of the most romantic neighbourhoods of Milan. Located south-west of the historic centre, this lively area is known now for its plethora of funky cafés, restaurants, night clubs, galleries, … [Read more...]
A Pleasant Stay at the Milan Duomo – Apartments Enjoy Palace
A REVIEW OF OUR STAY AT THE DUOMO - APARTMENTS ENJOY PALACE: For our Milan visit we stayed at the Duomo - Apartments Enjoy Palace, an apartment hotel in the centre of Milan. Being a financial centre, Milan has a good range of 4-star hotels in the city centre, but we preferred an apartment. As … [Read more...]
The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci’s Masterpiece
Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is one of Milan's Top Ten Attractions: Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (Cenacolo) is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It's little wonder that this masterpiece is also one of the Top 10 attractions in Milan. This work of art has fascinated and … [Read more...]
Il Molo – A Dining Experience in Vicenza
Il Molo, or The Pier, has great seafood with Sicilian Flavours: After three weeks of travelling in northern Italy, we were looking forward to a change away from 'traditional Italian cuisine'. When we arrived in Vicenza, Tony did some research and Il Molo was one of the restaurants that had good … [Read more...]
Feria de Abril 2017 – Seville’s Famous Spring Fair
Feria de Abril 2017 - A Highlight Festival of Seville's Social Calendar: Two weeks after Easter, life in Seville swings across the Canal de Alfonso XIII to the fairground of the Feria de Abril. Seville's annual Spring Festival takes place in the Los Remedios area, south-west of the city. After … [Read more...]
Semana Santa in Seville: Holy Week 2017
For Holy Week Celebrations, Semana Santa in Seville is the Most Famous in Spain: Semana Santa in Seville is one of the most important religious events on the Sevillian calendar and Seville's Holy Week celebrations are also one of the most well-known in Spain. As such, Seville's Semana Santa … [Read more...]
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