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...]
Festa della Repubblica 2023 – 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 2020
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...]
Music and Opera Festivals in Italy – 2019
Famous Italian Music and Opera Festivals at Spectacular Venues: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino - Florence (Season: May - June 2019) Where better to enjoy an evening of opera than in Florence, the birthplace of opera. The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is a treat for music and opera lovers to enjoy … [Read more...]
Starkbierfest 2019 at Paulaner am Nockherberg
STARKBIERFEST 2019: THE PAULANER STRONG BEER FESTIVAL: Munich's Paulaner Nockherberg are hosting their "Starkbierfest 2019" from March 15th to April 7th, 2019. Starkbierfest is a Lent Strong Beer Festival where strong beer like the Salvator are drunk. The Starkbier was a tradition begun by … [Read more...]
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