Are you planning to visit the Mediterranean and wonder what the best cruise ports are? Look no further. Best Time Of The Year to Visit Cruise Ports In The Mediterranean Mediterranean cruises usually run from late spring to late fall, with a peak season in July and August. Some European cruise lines (Costa or MSC)…
Our story about what it’s like living in Italy amid Shelter in Place (aka lockdown) & quarantine conditions, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. We are Rick & Andrea, 2 Canadians currently living in Italy amid this quarantine and lockdown condition and tell you all about what it’s like for us. Background on the Covid-19 Coronavirus…
Malta is an archipelago of three islands and is itself quite small. Thousands of cruise ship passengers arrive in Malta annually and can see a lot in one day. Also, they can often have enough time to visit the sister island of Gozo via a ferry ride – on the same day! The official languages…
I visited Paris over for their New Year celebrations and was blown away by all the things, I learned about it. Indeed, I was surprised by how quickly I fell in love with Paris. For example, every corner you turn, you’ll be presented with yet another post-card photo opportunity. Paris is lovely, but I have…
Italy is a popular tourist destination. While the vast majority of tourists tend to visit during the spring and summer months, I’m here to suggest reasons that Christmas time is a better option. That is the peak season for Italian Vacationing, but it is also the most crowded time to visit. Not many people consider…
Are you looking to discover real Italian food? Some dishes, while considered Italian in North America, aren’t authentic Italian cuisine!. Not surprisingly, this can come as a shock for those visiting Italy for the first time. To accommodate requests from travelers from overseas, some restaurants started serving these North American Specialties. Be aware! If you…
Are you visiting Rome for three or more days and looking for an itinerary that covers the very best to see and do? Look to further. As a native Italian, I’ve been to Rome many times and have visited all the major tourist attractions many times (Colosseum, Forum, Sistine Chapel, etc…). Rome can be extremely…
Last night, we spent the evening at the Luciano Pavarotti Municipal Theatre in Modena, Italy to watch an opera. Opera ia a big part of Italian culture and in some area is incredibly popular. Modena has a long tradition of opera singers and performance. The Theatre opened in 1841. The Ducal Architect, Vincenzo Vandelli, designed this…
For many people, a visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum is a bucket list item, and Naples (Napoli) Italy is the central hub to reach both archeological sites. Many tourists arrive in Naples and then have to figure out how to get to Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both. Pompeii and Herculaneum, are two of the most famous…
Mantova (Mantua) and Sabbioneta are two of the most beautiful Renaissance cities in northern Italy. Mantova and Sabbioneta are located in the Lombardy region. Specifically, about 150km southeast of Milan, and 45km south of Verona. Also, you can reach Mantova by train from Verona in the North or Modena in the south. Mantova Mantova is…
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