Met with blue skies, Bellagio has a special beauty about it, even in winter. As a predominately tourist town, there seemed no end of people wandering the alleys, streets and waterfront; and yet, most of the town was closed for…
Turin Italy Day Trip
Turin conjures a famous religious antiquity. But, It is also home to the worlds oldest Egyptian Museum, and the stunningly beautiful Royal Place of Turin, the latter’s ticket including a visit to the chapel of that Shroud. The Shroud itself…
Milan Italy
In my final days before skiing Switzerland and France, I added Milan and Bellagio (Lake Como) to my itinerary, getting a further taste of Northern Italy. Aside from high Fashion, Milan’s massive Duomo was also a draw. The unexpected came…
New Year in Venice
Who could resist an authentic Venice apartment, just 50m from San Marco Square for New Years Eve ? Some 150 islands connected by around 450 bridges await. I hadn’t originally considered re-visiting any European place from 7 years ago, but…
Christmas Markets Europe 2023
Europe embraces Christmas Markets with a clear passion. (or is it all about socializing around Gluhwein & Punsch ?) Lights, color, crafts and soooo much to see. As a solo traveler, its an easy way to feel a part…