The primary reason we included the Cinque Terre on our Italy itinerary, aside from its postcard worthy colorful cliff/seaside villages, was to hike all five terre and we purposely chose Monterosso as our jumping off point as it is at the beginning of the trail although some people choose to hike the opposite direction beginning in Riomaggiore. We took the train from Venice to Monterosso (about a 6 hour trip with a bit of a […]
Just a short water taxi ride from Venice lies a small island I could easily call home. Probably the most colorful place I’ve ever been, Burano is a feast for the eyes and camera lens and I cannot imagine any one of its 2,000 residents ever waking up less than cheerful. While most tourists head to the more famous Murano known for it’s stunning blown glass, I’d seen pictures of Burano on Pinterest and just […]
Venice had been a long time bucket list item of mine and definitely was included on our Italy itinerary. In researching the trip however, there were very mixed reviews that had me a little worried about not only going there but how much time to allow. We decided to go with a 2 1/2 day itinerary and we chose an amazing apartment through vrbo (http://www.vrbo.com/802960ha) rather than a hotel–we don’t regret either of these decisions. […]
I could never have stayed at the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria on my salary but was fortunate to enjoy our last evening in Rome here due to the generosity of my good friend and travel companion. Pure luxury and unparalleled service is all I can say. We also enjoyed rock star style in room dining and a gorgeous view of the city. A great end to a great trip and if it’s within your budget, […]
Rome’s most famous steps, the Spanish Steps, are also known as Scalinata Spagna. Not only one of Rome’s most popular gathering places for tourists and locals, the steps are also one of the longest and widest staircases in all of Europe. 135 steps link the lower Piazza di Spagna with the upper Piazza Trinità dei Monti and its magnificent church. At the base of the steps is the fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia (“Fountain of the Ugly Boat”). […]
Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is believed to have once been part of the mainland and is now only reachable by ferry. There are only 2 towns on the island – Capri (being the main town where the ferry port of Marina Grande is located) and Anacapri. Capri is definitely the most touristy and contains plenty of high end shops and cafes. Anacapri is located in the highest part […]
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! Capri’s most iconic sight is the dramatic Faraglioni, three towering rock formations which jut out from the Mediterranean just off the island’s coast. A snapshot with this breathtaking group of sea stacks in the background is a must for all visitors to Capri. Nothing more to be said….
These are the places postcards and puzzles are made of. Positano is an absolutely breathtaking and colorful village perched precariously along the most gorgeous stretch of Italian coastline. Literally almost cascading into the sea, it’s a dramatic vertical panorama of colors and an architectural wonder. We were part of a tour group so did not have nearly enough time to spend here……a great reason to go back. We did, however, spend an afternoon in the […]