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Viking Invasion on the Rivers of Europe

March 24, 2013 By Helen Page

Viking Launches Ten New River Boats: With the race to be the most dominant river cruising company in Europe, Viking has just christened, not one or two, but ten of its new "Longships". At the christening ceremony at the Amsterdam's cruise terminal, Viking Aegir, Viking Embla, Viking Bragi, … [Read more...]

Cortona, A Medieval Town Under the Tuscan Sun

March 20, 2013 By Helen Page

Cortona, Frances Mayes' Town Under the Tuscan Sun Has Very Interesting Etruscan History: Cortona is one of the oldest hill-towns in Tuscany and its history can be traced back to the time of the Etruscans. In the past many writers have written about Cortona, but in more recent times, it was … [Read more...]

Piazzale Roma – A Hub for all Venice Transport

March 16, 2013 By Helen Page

Piazzale Roma - the Gateway for all Venice Transport: Piazzale Roma has none of the charms of the many Venetian piazzas and campos. This large Venetian square at the western end of the island is a major hub for all Venice transport and the thousands of people who use the square every day are … [Read more...]

Venice Festival – Festa del Redentore 2018

March 13, 2013 By Helen Page

Festa del Redentore: July 14 - 15, 2018 - A Traditional Venice Festival: The Festa del Redentore, Venice's Redeemer's Feast is usually held on the third weekend in July. This much-loved local festival takes place in the busy lagoons of Venice which go into top drive. On this weekend, Venice … [Read more...]

Bologna Airport (BLQ) – Bologna Airport Transfers

March 13, 2013 By Helen Page

Bologna Airport Transfers by Bus, Train and Car: Bologna is the largest city in the Emilia-Romagna region and the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Aeroporto di Bologna-Guglielmo Marconi) is the main airport servicing this region. Close to 6 million passengers pass through Bologna Airport … [Read more...]

Castel Guelfo Outlet in Bologna

March 11, 2013 By Helen Page

Castel Guelfo Outlet - A Bologna Outlet with Some 100 Stores: While on our walking tour of Bologna, our tour guide made an off-the-cuff remark that Milan is the exhibition centre for fashion, but much of the production takes place in Bologna. If she is correct, then there must be some really … [Read more...]

The Unique Porticos of Bologna

March 10, 2013 By Helen Page

The Bologna Portico - A World Heritage Site: It was raining when we arrived in Bologna and to say that I was disappointed was an understatement. I was so looking forward to seeing this historical city in all its summer glory, but instead what we have was grey skies and wet grounds. Not that I … [Read more...]

Bologna Anatomical Theatre at the Archiginnasio

March 9, 2013 By Helen Page

Archiginnasio of Bologna - Anatomical Theatre of Bologna: Unless you're a medical type, an anatomical theatre is not quite the kind of place that you would normally plan to visit during the holidays. However, a visit to the Bologna Anatomical Theatre is one that should not be be missed. This … [Read more...]

How to Get to Cortina d’Ampezzo

March 5, 2013 By Helen Page

How to Get to Cortina d'Ampezzo by Bus and Train: Cortina d'Ampezzo is situated on top of the Valle del Boite in the Dolomites. This very popular ski-resort town is 72 km from the town of Belluno, 162 km from Venice, 432 km from Milan and 692 km from Rome. There is no train station in this … [Read more...]

450 Years of the Heidelberg Catechism

March 4, 2013 By Helen Page

Heidelberg Catechism - 450 Years of the Catechism of Heidelberg: 2013 marks the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism, the most important doctrinal document of the Reformed Church. Commissioned by Elector Friedrich III of the Palatinate in 1563, this prayer book takes its name from the … [Read more...]