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Top 5 Places to Visit in Ecuador
Ecuador is a unique cultural oasis host to a variety of beautiful landscapes. The country appeals to all types of travelers, offering luxury and backpacker accommodations, soft and hard adventure activities, indigenous cultures and unique species of animals you won’t find anywhere else in the world. […]
The Isle of Capri Italy. A treat on or off season?
The Isle of Capri Italy has tempted hedonistic visitors from Roman to modern times. Today’s visitors represent the glamorous jet set, fashionistas and nature lovers. Behind that glitter is an isle with breath taking natural beauty. The Isle of Capri is swarmed in July and August, […]
SICILY SHOW AND TELL
Sicily is an enchanting and most definitely Italian island. Once Greek, once Roman, once Norman, this jewel of the Ionian sea sits half on the European continent and half on the African continent. The culture, architecture and food reflect a bit of its historic past. Here […]
Unforgettable Locations: the Perito Moreno Glacier
As one of the most accessible ice fields in the world, the Perito Moreno glacier attracts thousands of tourists to Argentina every year to take in its rigid, icy peaks and the boisterous roars of falling ice bergs. This spectacular feat of nature, a sprawling wall […]
TANGO IN BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA
TANGO IN BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA: 5 REASONS TO TANGO IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Tango is an essential part of any Buenos Aires experience. It is commonly held that Tango was born in the brothels of Buenos Aires, Argentina It’s more likely tango started elsewhere but that […]
5 Must See Amalfi Coast
5 Must See Amalfi Coast Highlights The Amalfi Coast stretches for 43 miles around the Bay of Naples. It is on many people’s must-do-list and is renowned for its natural beauty and summertime appeal to jetsetters. Ravello Even though Ravello is a small town along the […]
Things to do in Florence Italy
THINGS TO DO IN FLORENCE ITALY Half Day Florence Itinerary When in Florence, the Duomo is a must-visit things to do on any list. Centrally located, you can easily walk around its perimeter on the way to or from any other. If time is limited, walk […]
Florence Statues worth visiting
Florence: Statues in Piazza della Signoria Florence’s Piazza della Signoria is a must stop for any renaissance aficionado. Most of the statues are of male nudes, and very well proportioned ones at that. In the 15th century Renaissance sculptors studying the classical ideal found that freestanding […]
A History of Italian Chocolate
Thousands of years and numerous cultures have affected the coveted confectionary of chocolate. Italy’s major contribution came around the 1800s out of necessity more than anything; that was the delicious mix of hazelnuts and cocoa. Before Italy discovered the secret of chocolate, the sweet journey began […]
Must-Visit Travel Destinations: The Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast stretches along the southern coastline of the Sorrento Peninsula and is known for its picturesque landscape. The expanse of vivid blue salt water, vertical climbing mountains, and a soft scent of lemon blossoms surround your senses. The region’s beauty has made this area […]
Top Five Things To Do in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Where to start in the bustling, busy, colorful city of Buenos Aires? In no particular order, here are our top five things to see and do in this amazing city. Plaza de Mayo Numerous gatherings and political protests have taken place since the Plaza de Mayo […]
Must-Visit Travel Destinations: Tuscany
Tuscany has long ago earned a reputation for its picturesque, Italian atmosphere full of rolling hillsides of vineyards and charming medieval towns. The region’s geography varies dramatically; coastal cities teeter along the Tyrrhenian Sea, while lush mountains, quaint hill towns and river plains stretch far inland. […]
