Tag: Best Places To See
Edinburgh, Scotland – What To See, What To Do
As we walked out of Edinburgh’s Waverly Railway Station, our driver greeted us with a hearty “Fàilte gu Dùn Èideann! Welcome To Edinburgh!”. Visiting this magical city is like having one foot in the present and the other deeply rooted in the past. Situated along the banks of the river Firth of Forth, this enchanting city…
Jungfraujoch, Switzerland: Skiing The Top Of Europe
We stood spellbound 3,454 metres above sea level on one of the highest points in the Swiss Alps as a cold breeze swept over our faces. Mesmerized by the majestic views that surrounded us, we immediately understood why Jungfraujoch, Switzerland is called “The Top of Europe”! Grindelwald/Eigergletscher/Jungfraujoch The three Swiss German-speaking villages of Grindelwald, Eigergletscher,…
Madrid: Best Places To Visit, Best Things To See And Do
¡Ah, qué bueno, Madrid! … the city that never sleeps! While Barcelona may be cosmopolitan, trendy, avant-guard, and artsy, Madrid is vibrant, classy, elegant, culturally diverse, and laidback. There are so many adjectives that can be used to describe Spain‘s capital city. This city of 3.3 million has so much to offer, from elegant boulevards…
RED ISLAND – A HIDDEN GEM ON THE ADRIATIC
Have you ever dreamed of being on an uninhabited island dense with green foliage, pebble beaches and beautiful waters? Welcome to Red Island, Croatia! Located just 2.7km southwest from Rovinj, Croatia, and only accessible by boat, Crveni otok or The Red Island is known for its serene beauty. Almost unknown to Americans, but a popular…
Sitges – Experiencing Spain’s Saint-Tropez
Located just 35km from Barcelona, Sitges may very well be one of Spain’s most culturally diverse towns and, at times, even a little decadent. And, that is exactly the reason it should be on your bucket list! Known as Spain’s version of Saint-Tropez for its close proximity to the Mediterranean, stunning beaches, temperate climate, lively…
Santorini – Mediterranean Chic
From breathtaking views to awe inspiring sunsets, Santorini exudes Mediterranean chic. Its white-washed buildings and candy-colored houses cascade down rugged cliffs to the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. A postcard come to life. Santorini, A Volcanic Creation Santorini was formed after the massive Minoan volcano eruption in 1600BC that divided Strogili, the original round…
Mykonos – Best Places To Visit, Best Things To Do
Take a dose of St. Tropez‘s chic lifestyle add a hefty dose of Ibiza nightlife, mix together and, voilà, you have Mykonos! Named after the hero Mykonos, son of Anios, King of Delos, who was born to the god Apollo and the nymph Reo, this Cyclades island is a favorite of the jetsetter crowd. The…
Bari, Italy – The Hidden Gem Tourists Always Miss
With seaside charm, a quaint old town, narrow meandering alleyways lined with trattorias, cafes, and local boutiques as well as Italy’s longest promenade … Bari has it all. Yet, this hidden gem along the Adriatic Sea is so often overlooked! The medieval port city of Bari has a fascinating history dating to the Bronze Age.…
Pompeii – When Life Stood Still
With the hot Summer days finally over, people in Pompeii were enjoying the cooler temperatures of Fall. Wagons and chariots traversed the streets, merchants were open, the sidewalks busy with shoppers and workers. Then ash and volcanic debris began to drift down from the sky. It was that day in October, 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius…
Exploring Pisa, Italy
We boarded Frecciarossa’s High Speed Train at Bologna‘s Centrale Train Station for the 37-minute trip to Florence where we transferred to Trenitalia’s Regional Veloce Tuscany Line for the final one hour leg to Pisa, most known for the 9-hectare (22 acre) Campo dei Miracoli. Entering the walls of the Campo dei Miracoli, we were struck…