Docking in Portofino
Cruise ships cannot dock in Portofino, but some, like the Celebrity Constellation will drop anchor outside the small harbour and […]
Short stay in Rome
I think the phrase all roads lead to Rome describes my latest trip Rome. I wanted to share all the […]
N = Naples
A to Z Ports = Naples, Italy Where you dock in Naples really couldn’t be any better. You are docked […]
A day on Mount Etna
Sailing into the port of Catania, Sicily was interesting because we could get a great view of Mount Etna and […]
Cruising to Naples
Cruising into Naples means your are docked very close to the city centre, as well as close to ferries that […]
Vatican Museum and how to dodge tour groups
One of the hardest things to do when visiting the Vatican Museum is dodging the tour groups. They are everywhere […]
eUtruscans #AtoZChallenge
Sometimes, in doing this challenge, you find yourself needing to get “creative” with the alphabet. That is my challenge for […]
Volterra #AtoZChallenge
Volterra is a walled city in Tuscany, Italy. It sits atop several hills and is filled with winding streets, interesting […]
Tuscany sunsets #AtoZChallenge
Tuscany is known for many things — beautiful scenery, food and wine, beautiful villages and towns. In this year’s #AtoZChallenge, […]
Pisa #AtoZChallenge
Pisa is known for its Leaning Tower — but there are many other reasons to visit Pisa, such as winding […]
X is for an X-tra Special way to see Venice
Entering Venice on a ship is an extra special way to see this city. There is nothing like it!
N is for Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum
It was a hot day in Naples and after a while, I just do not handle heat well. I’d seen […]
A to Z Challenge: V = Venice & cruising along the Grand Canal
V =Â Venice & cruising along the Grand Canal Of course V had to be for Venice and taking a cruise […]
A to Z Challenge: N = Naples
N = Naples I had a very quick stop in Naples, so I had to pack a lot in a […]
Sailing into Venice
It is very special to cruise into Venice and see this remarkable city they way it should be — from […]
