Florence is my most favorite city in Italy. When we were there it was like we took a step back in time and witnessed the Renaissance through all of our senses. This city is magical! Florence, Italy was the home…
Florence is my most favorite city in Italy. When we were there it was like we took a step back in time and witnessed the Renaissance through all of our senses. This city is magical! Florence, Italy was the home…
We were thrilled to be hosted by 21c Museum Hotel Durham last week. If you love art and enjoy staying in unique places or boutique hotels – this place is for you! It not only functions as a hotel for…
Besides the usual pen, pencil, computer and paper – it’s important to have some tools on hand that will make the task of writing that next article or blog post a lot easier. Shutterfly has some travel writer (or any…
I know that the weather is still dreadful for the most part of the country, however it’s almost March which means spring is almost here! Besides warmer weather, sunshine and flowers – steeplechase comes to my mind when I think…
Visit the beautiful, medieval Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin and you can view the skull of St. Valentine (or possibly the skull of a different St. Valentine). There were many St. Valentine’s throughout history but the one people celebrate…
If you’re ever in Venice, Italy I strongly recommend taking a gondola ride on Venice’s canals! We weren’t going to take one at first because it’s such a “touristy” thing to do but when in Venice – why not? It’s…
On our visit to the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia we took an unexpected, yet informative tour of the Public Hospital of 1773. It is the first exhibit you will view when entering the museum and I must…
Saint Joseph’s Oratory is jaw dropping architecture on Montreal’s large hilltop, Mount Royal. At first it was difficult to get to, despite the different suggestions that were given to us by the locals. We must’ve jumped on and off buses…
I found out about Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on a Virtual Tourist board and added it to my list of things to see when in Rome. It is definitely off the beaten path and unless you are on a pilgrimage…
When people visit Florence and want a panoramic view of the city, they are often told to go to Piazzale Michelangelo. Piazzale Michelangelo is nice, but I feel like San Miniato al Monte is over looked as a good spot…
Cape Charles, VA is a relaxing seaside town with a small, friendly community and food that will make you want to return repeatedly. I have more to say about this town but that will be another post. All good things!…
In the Umbria region of Italy, the town of Orvieto sits 1000 meters high on a tufa cliff. Starting with the Etruscans and those centuries after, caves and passages were dug into the soft tufa beneath the city. Tufa or…
I spent a couple of hours walking around the North Carolina Museum of Art a few weeks ago and was suddenly inspired to snap photos of these beautiful works of art. Yes, you are allowed to take photos! This is…
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