As we approached the Jamestown side of cloud-shrouded Saint Helena in the pre-dawn light, Skull Island from the old King Kong movie with Fay Wray came to mind — so …
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Walking the Ramblas, we were ready for any mischievous squirt guns lurking amidst the vibrant crowd. It was a glorious Indian summer day—the nicest we’ve ever experienced in Barcelona. The …
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It may be my last visit to Florence, Italy. The city was so crowded that it took a lot of the joy out of walking through its historical streets. Fortunately, …
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The last part of our Malta tour was a wine tasting at a local winery. Ta’ Betta Wine Estates was unlike any we’ve encountered. It began with three of the …
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“Greetings from beautiful Dubrovnik! It is a cool, sunny day, much better weather than our previous visit during last August’s sweltering heat and overwhelming crowds. While still busy today, it …
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We had a truly an Az-amazing Evening at the Lipica Stud Farm in Slovenia! Having toured the farm on a previous visit, this time we were excited to see the …
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Mary and I visited the Trevi Fountain today, only to find it drained and walled off with a glass partition. The cleaning and refurbishment are part of the city’s preparation …
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This evening, we capped a perfect Roman autumn day at Caffè Marzio, a prime people-watching spot in Piazza di Santa Maria. The heart of Trastevere, this historic piazza, is home …
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There’s a travel lesson to be learned from our tour of the Pantheon yesterday. We’ve stayed in Rome three times previously, twice just a block from the Pantheon. Back then, …
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We enjoyed an informative and mouth-watering food tour yesterday, exploring the flavors of Rome’s Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and our very own neighborhood Trastevere. We haven’t been to …
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