A Walking Tour of Vienna to Discover Vienna Off-the-Beaten Track: Paris and The heart of Europe - Uniworld River Cruise - Day 2: For our sightseeing in Vienna, we had a choice of a visit to the Imperial Treasury to see the Habsburg crown jewels or a walking tour of Vienna titled "Vienna at … [Read more...]
How Good is Your River Cruise Company?
How Well Your River Cruise Operator Handles a Crisis is a Mark of the Company's Reputation: Our Uniworld Paris & the Heart of Europe Cruise was supposed to be on the River Princess starting in Vienna on June 23rd. The early June flooding of the Danube and other European rivers caused havoc … [Read more...]
Le Bulot or Whelk – A Specialty Sea Snail
Le Bulot is Popular in Paris Markets: Le Bulot or Whelk is a popular shellfish that is common in the markets of Paris. This mollusc is usually cooked with garlic butter or spices and is served in seafood platters. The fishermen who farm these shellfish have a less fancy way of cooking them, … [Read more...]
Rue Montorgueil – A Foodie’s Paradise
Rue Montorgueil Is a Must-Visit for Anyone Who Loves Food: One of the more interesting and vibrant streets in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements of Paris is rue Montorgueil. The bustling nature of this pedestrian street was captured by Monet in his 1878 painting. Today rue Montorgueil is famous … [Read more...]
Portofino – The Jewel of the Italian Riviera
Nicknamed the "Pearl of the World", Portofino is Absolutely Gorgeous: Once a humble fishing village, Portofino's picturesque harbour is the most exclusive bay and upmarket resort in Italy. In this town, built around the small harbour, there are plenty of upmarket designer boutiques, luxury … [Read more...]
Shopping in Capri
Capri Has a Reputation for being Expensive, but There are Things to Buy Here: For the majority of visitors on day trips to Capri, shopping is not one of the reasons for coming to Capri. The island was once the playground for the rich and famous and with past wealthy guests like Sofia Loren, … [Read more...]
San Gimignano’s Towers of Wealth and Power
The San Gimignano Towers are Famous All Over the World: San Gimignano is famous for the medieval towers that dominate its skyline. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, there were once an amazing 72 lofty houses towering above this small Tuscan hill-town. These days only 13 of the San Gimignano … [Read more...]
Libreria Acqua Alta – A Hidden Gem in Venice
Libreria Acqua Alta is a Unique Second-hand Bookshop with an Eccentric Owner: Wandering around Castello, we came across the Libreria Acqua Alta, a bookshop whose welcome sign says that it is "the most beautiful Bookshop in the World". To me, that was like waving a red flag to a bull as I thought … [Read more...]
Castel Gandolfo – The Summer Residence of the Pope
Castel Gandolfo - The Summer Residence of the Popes Since the 17th Century: From Frascati, a town with a reputation for its white wine, we travelled to Castel Gandolfo, a town best known as the summer residence of the Pope. Castel Gandolfo is a small town with a population of less than 9,000 … [Read more...]
Gliding the Canals of Venice in an Iconic Gondola
No Trip to Venice is Complete Without a Gondola Ride: It's been decades since I took my last gondola ride and it came as a surprise to me to see the large number of gondolas gliding on the canals of Venice filled with willing customers. Some may say that gondola rides are touristy or tacky, … [Read more...]
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