Just in case you are ‘all excited’ about learning THE 10 best things in Paris, I have to warn you that there really isn’t an agreed up ‘top 10’ of best things to visit in Paris. What constitutes ‘best’ depends on who you are and what excites you. However, most of the ‘Top 10’ destinations [...]
5 Top Tips to Travel Well in Italy
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Enjoying la dolce vita in Italy is easy for the Italians. They know just how their system works, what to do, where to go and how to go about things. 1. Behave like a good guest. Even if you speak a few words of Italian, rest assured, everyone will instantly know that you are [...]
Lago di Bracciano’s Calm Presence
March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To best enjoy Bracciano lake (Lago di Bracciano, in Italian), visit the lakeside town of Trevignano Romano, just 1 hour North of Rome, Italy. I love my walks along the recently upgraded and beautifully refined waterside at Trevignano, where gigantic pine trees filter the sun above your head as you stroll along. Under the trees [...]
Orvieto
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Orvieto in Umbria is one of those Italian dream cities. It’s located on a large volcanic flat, high up in the air. City walls on the edge of the flat hold together a maze of small old city streets. Orvieto’s ancient Etruscan origins are everywhere, mostly underground, and subtly on the surface. In contrast, its [...]
La Bella Gargano
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gargano Park on the Italian coast in Italy is one of those places, where a single picture tells a thousand words. No wonder that all Italians are poets ~ it’s breathtaking beautiful and romantic … and sunny in April!
A Personal Message from P-H Gourgeon, CEO of AIR FRANCE KLM and P. Hartman, CEO of KLM
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Dear Traveller, When travelling recently on our flights, you or a member of your family may have been affected by the consequences of the exceptionally adverse weather conditions which disrupted operations for several days at all the main airports in Northern Europe, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol. All airlines found themselves obliged to cancel [...]
Day Tours of Rome
February 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Touring through Rome – A Journey Through Time These 1-day tours will lead you on a journey through centuries of time, all within 1 day. Rome is a city full of architectural and cultural treasures of incomparable charms. On these tours of Rome, you will see the most ancient pagan and religious sights, which comprise [...]
48-Hr-Tour in Ancient Rome
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Get the picture of what ancient Rome, Italy, is about for a wonderful vacation. Video of touring Ancient Rome in 48 hrs. This facts -filled video tours you around the Spanish Steps, The Pope’ Vatican City with its Sistine chapel; the sparking Trevi fountain; the dome-shaped Patheon honoring the Pagan Gods; Strastevere, the ancient jewish [...]
Espresso – A Taste of Italy in Every Sip
July 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
There’s not solely one way to enjoy espresso. Traditionally espresso defines the “shot”, the drink one enjoys in a single gulp of fullest flavor. But there are other drinks based on coffee made with the espresso brewing method.