
Matera, Italy
Matera, known as “the underground city”, has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times.
Continue reading “Matera, Italy”Matera, known as “the underground city”, has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times.
Continue reading “Matera, Italy”Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE and buried Pompeii beneath 9 feet (3m) of volcanic ash, rock and debris.
Continue reading “Pompeii, Italy”Much to our delight, Christmas markets opened in Verona the same mid-November day we arrived in town.
Continue reading “Christmas Markets”What a thrill to check a visit to Milan’s illustrious La Scala Opera House off our bucket list.
Continue reading “City of Opera”The capital of fashion, design and finance, Milano seamlessly blends classical and modern esthetics.
Continue reading “Ancient & Modern Milan”Two of Genova’s sons are famed explorer Christopher Columbus and violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini.
Continue reading “Genova, Italy”Inspired variations of blue and white azulejos create a unique color palette in the city of Porto.
Continue reading “Azulejos in Porto”Santiago de Compostela is the capital of scenic Galicia, tucked away in the northwestern corner of Spain.
Continue reading “The Galician Capital”300,000+ pilgrims walk each year to worship the relics of St. James, buried in Santiago de Compostela.
Continue reading “Pilgrim’s Destination”Speeding through the Galician countryside on various train trips we were fortunate to spot dozens of hórreos.
Continue reading “Pontevedra, Spain”