As the train approaches Venice railway station by crossing a long bridge in the lagoon, it is like leaving the real world behind and get transported into a magical dimension…a bit like going to Narnia without going through the cupboard! Exiting the station, Venice appears right in front of your eyes and, it does not… Read More Venice is always a good idea
Salzburg most famous resident might have been Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but, this small Austrian city, will be forever associated with the movie the Sound of Music as many scenes were filmed in and around the city. For a bird’s eye view it is a short climb to reach the Capuchin Monastery; from here the compact… Read More Salzburg is alive with the Sound of Music
“For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” William Shakespeare. There are a number of theories on why Shakespeare did choose Verona in Italy as the set of the star-crossed lovers story but, it cannot be argued, that the city has a very romantic aura all year… Read More Verona: star-crossed lovers and Roman ruins
Lake Garda is the largest of the Italian lakes with a surface area of 369.98 km²; situated in the North of Italy, it is about 25 miles from the city of Verona and its international airport. In summer, tourists flock to the lake to top up their sun tan on one of the numerous beaches… Read More Lake Garda: beaches, sun and olive groves
Dubrovnik can be visited on a day trip from a number of places in Croatia or, can be used as the base from where to explore the many locations worth a visit in this part of the world. A popular route is by getting a ferry from Ancona in Italy to Split giving the opportunity… Read More A day in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
The first thing that hits you when the plane doors open at Mumbai International Airport is the heat closely followed by all the different smells in the air: welcome to India! Mumbai (or as lots of people still call it, Bombay) is one of the biggest cities in the world and the financial capital of… Read More Mumbai, first introduction to India
If you find yourself in Miami with a few days to spare and want to experience white sandy beaches and crystal clear water, it’s only a 45 minutes flight from Miami International Airport to Nassau the capital of the Bahamas. Nassau airport is just a short taxi ride away from the city center and, drivers… Read More Bahamas: to Atlantis and beyond
When someone thinks of places to visit in Italy, Rome, Venice and Florence are probably the first cities that spring to mind for their history, monuments and those views often seen in postcards and movies. But for hiking enthusiasts, and beach lovers alike, one area worth visiting is in the North West of Italy in the… Read More A walking tour of the Cinque Terre
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