Pompeii Ruins Pompeii is a a city buried by devastation. Its public squares, temples, baths, private villas, and shops are worth visiting. Exploring the entire site of these vast ruins would take one about 3 full days. Most people don’t have this time. So, a half day or a full day tour is often the… Continue reading Pompeii
Würzburg Residence is a magnificent Baroque palace in Würzburg Germany. It is definitely worth a visit. You can explore Viator to book this tour and others. The Mirror Room Courtyard Entrance
During our most recent river cruise, we explore the Bavarian city of Bamberg Germany, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The medieval layout of the city with its three settlement areas is still well preserved.
We explored Rothenburg, which is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Germany. The city is encircled by many-towered walls. It was chilly day ending with a bit of snow making for festive feelings of the season. Here are some photos of our day in Rothenburg. We enjoyed lunch at Glocke Weingut & Hotel,… Continue reading Rothenburg Germany
Isabella island is one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos. It is large island in which residents live the small town of Puerto Villamil. We cruised around the Galapagos Islands on the YACHT ANGELITO a small yacht own by a family for decades. The yacht has 8 rooms with basic amenities with a wonderful guide/owner… Continue reading Isabella Island
We took a private tours of the gorgeous Victoria Falls using Viator. Our guide Locks was excellent as well as our driver Yandi. You will get wet! So, dress accordingly. There are a total of 16 viewing points. The cost of visiting the National Park is $30USD. You can use a credit card without difficulty,… Continue reading Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage, the Villa Romana del Casale is worth the short trip from the town of Piazza Armerina, Sicily (~ 3km). This ancient Roman villa or palace is known for its 40 beautiful mosaic floors. One could spend hours here exploring these decorative mosaics. This open-air museum differently should be part… Continue reading A Roman Villa in Sicily
Monticello During our visit to Thomas Jefferson's historic plantation known as Monticello or 'little mountain' in Italian, we explored the house, grounds, and gardens. Monticello as a name sake does fit estate sites on a hill with wonderful views rolling hills and distance views of Charlottesville. During our time at this historic southern plantation, I learned… Continue reading A Visit to Monticello
Porto, Portugal As the country's second largest city, this more of a working class city offers a different vide than the more fashion focused Lisbon. Portugal continues to grow as an affordable travel destination. Many first time travelers often focus on Lisbon, but don't ignore adding Porto to your travel itinerary. São Bento Station During… Continue reading Porto, Portugal Should Not Be Missed
A visit to India is often not complete without a tour of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra. This mausoleum sitting on the banks of the Yamuna river was commissioned in 1632 and continues to be one of the most celebrated sites of India's history. The Taj Mahal was planned by the Mughal emperor, Shah… Continue reading Planning A Trip to The Tajah Mahal? Consider These Tips
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