Civita di Bagnoregio – The Dying City

So last summer, while my daughter and I were in the small town of Selvacava, in the Lazio region of Italy where my father was born, wondering what to do next, I had the brilliant idea of driving...

Cradle of the Renaissance: Florence, Italy, 2015

To begin with, I had no idea about the beauty that was going to unravel. It was a short journey to Florence from Bologna. I arrived early in the morning as I had only a day to see Florence (please...

Rome Hotel: Capo d'Africa

Capo d'Africa is one of the best EU hotels we ever stayed at, so I'll start with Capo d'Africa's only fault-- in a city of overpriced hotels, this one is really over priced. Capo d'Africa is located...

Passionate Love Stories Inspired by The Amalfi Coast

Ancient stories and legends nestle among the breathtaking rocks overlooking Amalfi. One of the most famous concerns the Torre dello Ziro, the cylindrical fortification built in 1480 by the Duke of...

A Hidden Treasure, Castiglione Beach on The Amalfi Coast, Italy

Ravello is one of the many gems of the Amalfi Coast. At 350 meters above sea level, in its splendid villas, Ravello has been attracting for centuries writers, artists, musicians. Strange to say for a...

The Most Quirky Vintage Markets In Europe

Each holiday I feel like I’m subconsciously keeping my fingers crossed that I will have a few hours to forget myself in a magical world of flea markets. Browsing through curiosities, looking...