All Roads Lead Back to Rome
After a wonderful couple weeks enjoying Sicily I’ve returned to mainland Italy. Jenn has joined me for one last night in Rome, before she’s off to meet a friend in […]
Tag Archives: sightseeing
Echoes of Siracusa
It’s our last day in Sicily. We head to the Syracuse’s famous archaeological park which hosts many well-preserved Greek and Roman remains. After enjoying the 3rd century (yes, third century!) […]
Finding Greece in Syracuse
Here we are, in Syracuse, Sicily. This once powerful Greek city, founded in 733 BC, is loaded with history and culture… both Greek and Roman. In its prime it was […]
In the Shadow of a Volcano
We’re in Catania. Freshly dropped at the not-so glamorous bus stop of Catania, the first thing we look for is a coffee bar. No matter where you find yourself in […]
Back in travel mode – Palermo
My late night arrival in Palermo was eventful in a mild, but not completely welcome way. All in all… it went smoothly enough though. I had a temporary scare that my bag was […]
The End of the Road: Prague Castle
“If European cities were a necklace, Prague would be a diamond among the pearls.” – anonymous My last day in Prague and unofficial last day of the trip is upon […]
A Walking History of Prague
My introduction to Prague was wonderful. I wandered, I saw sights, I reveled, I danced, and I caught on fire! Ok, so that’s not wonderful, but it’s a story… so […]
Berlin: East Side Gallery & Reichstag
“There are many people in the world who really don’t understand-or say they don’t-what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world. Let them come to […]
