Category Archives: Italy

Portofino.  The name conjures up images of romance, gorgeous scenery and a boat filled harbor.  It did not disappoint (at least on the gorgeous scenery and boats) but it was crowded even in September, not the busiest season.  On this … Continue reading →

As is sometimes the case when you travel, our well thought out plans for the day got shot to hell. The Cinque Terre, a pretty string of five small towns on the Italian Riviera with a walking path linking all … Continue reading →

The day started out with  a few clouds, and then the sun came out.   The colors of the buildings really popped when the sun came out.  We walked around the little town, beach combed for pretty rocks and “sea … Continue reading →

With just a few hours to spend exploring Milan before I planned to meet friends at the train station and head south, I again boarded the metro to the Duomo.  In the light of day I was able to see … Continue reading →

After 24 hours on the road, I made it to Milan.  My travel companions and I had planned to meet in Milan, not knowing that it is Fashion Week this week.  Why does that make a difference to me, not … Continue reading →

It has been quite a few years since my last visit to Italy (12 years actually), so that is where I am headed this September.  Stay tuned for posts from Milano, Portofino and Camogli, the Cinque Terre, Venice and Verona.

From the Palermo museum When my sister suggested that we visit Sicily, I couldn’t say no.  Italy is a favorite destination for thousands of tourists every year, and  I’ll never tire of visiting the mainland, but fewer travelers make it … Continue reading →

It was 1996 when I made my first trip to Italy.  My sister worked in the travel industry then and I accompanied her on a business trip.  We met in Cannes, France and from there took a train to Milan … Continue reading →