Vikings in Rouen

The arrival of the seafaring Norse warriors in the 9th c. at the River Seine was bittersweet and enduring.

Vernon & Giverny, France

Lining the cobblestone streets in the medieval town of Vernon are dozens of quaint half-timbered houses.

One of the best times to visit Valencia, on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, is February through May.

A visit to Old Town San Diego Historic Park is a chance to experience the history of early San Diego.

The color of Lecce’s limestone buildings change throughout the day reflecting pale yellows to warm golds.

Matera, known as “the underground city”, has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times.

Alberobello’s picturesque white-washed trulli, dating from the 15th century, are a sight to behold.

Italy is the shape of a lovely boot and our next stop was near the heal, just below the spur.

Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE and buried Pompeii beneath 9 feet (3m) of volcanic ash, rock and debris.

How are Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiana Reggiano,
Aceto Balsamico de Moderna and Sangiovese wine related?