Walking Without a Map
Do you ever have a day planned out and then find yourself suddenly walking without a map? Or you just put the map away? It can go two ways, find yourself well and truly lost, or you stumble across something you hadn’t expected. Of course, having a map in your hand, or an app on […]
Winter Weekend Getaway in Wye River
Are you looking for a winter weekend getaway from Melbourne? Or somewhere to stay along the Great Ocean Road? Why not consider Wye River. Wye River is just a 2.5 hours’ drive south of Melbourne. In the town, there is a café, general store, pub, caravan park, plus splendid views and wildlife. We arrived in […]
7 reasons to visit Friuli Venezia Giulia
For those seeking the authentic Italian experience, look no further than the self-autonomous region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is a region not often visited by tourists, although it’s no secret to Italians. The region is just over 1 and a half hours from Venice. Why not give the region a try? Here is a […]
The basilica on a hill above Florence
From its position nestled in the foothills of Mount Fiorentinus behind the Piazzale Michelangelo, the medieval basilica of San Miniato al Monte keeps a protective eye on this Renaissance city. Why not take a walk up the stairs from Piazzale Michelangelo and marvel at this medieval masterpiece? The basilica was built during the early eleventh […]
Crema, a terracotta gem
Sometimes you visit a town or city and find yourself wondering why it isn’t more widely included in travel itineraries and guides. One such destination is Crema in Lombardy. I visited Crema in August 2018 and stayed for two nights. I was looking for somewhere to stay between Milan and Florence and came across Crema […]