Strolling Palermo, Sicily
With a week left in Italy, a jaunt from Naples to the isle off the toe of Italy’s boot sounds like a…
Europe
Irene Butler Naples, Herculaneum, Vesuvius – in Superb Southern Italy
Nestling in Naples The city of Naples (Napoli to locals) at first glance appears tattered and unloved with its grime and rampant…
Pompeii – Phenomenal Ruins of Southern Italy
In the realm of archeological sites, the mention of Pompeii is highly recognized around the world as the ancient city destroyed by…
Azerbaijan: Captivating and Curious Marvels
I admit initially not knowing where in the world Azerbaijan was located. Our desire to visit this country was inspired by my…
Astounding Armenia
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, rests in a valley with the Hrazdan River winding through it. It is known as the pink…
Gems of Georgia – Tbilisi and Countryside
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is as genial a place as you will find anywhere in the world. Hospitable locals, great wine…
Marvelous Montenegro (Black Mountain)
Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro I blink a few times and squint… is the fellow walking on air?! The vast space dances…
Bulgaria – Sofia and Day-Away Sites
Ahhh, Sofia, the beauteous capital of Bulgaria. One is never far from a green space with profusions of flowers, fountains and benches…