Seven weeks, six European countries, five pieces of luggage... follow me around the Old Continent as I discover the sights, the food, the drinks and the people of more than twenty cities and towns.
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Paris: A Grand Tour of the City of Lights
Posted 11/16/2007 at 3:01 p.m. 0 comments
There is so much to see in Paris, so many historical landmarks, so many important museums, so many unforgettable churches, one should spend at least a week exploring the city and its surroundings. Unfortunately I only had three days to see everything I wanted to see and to show it to my friend who had never been to Paris before: a very short time that forced us to pick only a few attractions and leave the other ones for our next trip to the City of Lights.
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A Road Trip to the Heart of Switzerland
Posted 11/7/2007 at 2:29 p.m. 0 comments
Switzerland is famous around the world for producing great chocolate and fancy watches, but there’s more to this country than just Lindt truffles and Rolexes. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe, Switzerland offers a incredible variety of landscapes, traditions, and beautiful architecture.
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My European Photo Album
Posted 11/2/2007 at 6:13 p.m. 0 comments
Check out some of the pictures I've taken while I was in Europe...
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A Trip Through The "Other" Tuscany
Posted 11/1/2007 at 4:02 p.m. 0 comments
When most people think of Tuscany, they automatically think of Florence with its impressive Duomo and abundant art, romantic strolls on the Ponte Vecchio and never-ending lines in front of the Uffizi Gallery. Truth is, there is more to Tuscany than the city of Florence.
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A Perfect Day in Firenze
Posted 10/22/2007 at 8:01 a.m. 0 comments
Every time I go to Tuscany, whether is for surfing on the coast of Viareggio, sightseeing the amazingly beautiful monuments and churches of Florence, or indulging in some local wines and cheeses in the Chianti region, I find myself not wanting to leave. Like the main character of Under The Tuscan Sun (any thousands of real-life people before and after her) I gaze at the gently rolling hills, the decadent magnificence of an old farmhouse, and the succulent food on the table and I have to admit that I always would like to stay longer.
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$15 and Under: How Not To Go Broke in Milano
Posted 10/15/2007 at 8:43 a.m. 1 comment
Is it possible to eat good food and have a stiff drink in Milano without going broke? The answer is yes. But you have to know where to go...
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Val Gardena: Gem of the Dolomites
Posted 10/8/2007 at 8:28 a.m. 1 comment
Imagine a dream-like mountain village: crispy air, clean streets, the sweet smell of burning wood tickling your nostrils and houses made of gingerbread and icing. Ortisei, a picture perfect little town in the Dolomites, is all this...
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Venice: Exploring the City of Water
Posted 10/1/2007 at 5:21 a.m. 0 comments
Venice isn’t only delightful because of its cozy trattorias and unique seafood dishes. This incredible city – different from any other town in the world- features an incredible variety of churches, grandiose palaces and dramatic landscapes that will make you snap pictures with the same enthusiasm of a Japanese tourist.
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Eating Like a Queen in Venice
Posted 9/28/2007 at 5:41 a.m. 0 comments
When you are traveling to a tourist Mecca such as Venice you almost always assume that your meals will be of the let’s-screw-the-tourist kind, a mediocre appetizer followed by a flavorless main course and a below average dessert, all washed down with a glass of water...
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The Duomo, a Must-Do in Milano
Posted 9/21/2007 at 5:24 a.m. 0 comments
What has 135 marble spires, more than 3,400 statues and took more than 600 years to be finished? Read about the incredible story behind the construction of Milano's beloved Cathedral.
