Italy, Sicily, Taormina
Spectacular Sicily: Taormina Practicalities
Like many travelers, we chose to start our Sicilian adventure in Taormina. About an hour’s drive north from the…
January 5, 2015Join the Journey
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Italy, Sicily, TaorminaAround Town in Taormina, Sicily
Even in October, the streets of Taormina are jam packed with tourists, many trailing their tour guides. Large, slow,…
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Italy, Museums, SicilyVilla Romana del Casale’s Magnificent Mosiacs
Heroic hunting scenes, chariot races, beautiful birds, wild beasts, cherubs, mythical sea creatures, even girls in bikinis—are all here…
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Beaches, Dining, Hotels, Italia, Italy, Restaurants, Sicily, WineriesMenfi, Southwest Sicily and Planeta Estate’s La Foresteria
You won’t find much in the guidebooks about Menfi and there is a reason for this. It is a…
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Art, Berlin, Dining, Family Fun, Germany, History, MuseumsTreasures of Berlin’s Museum Island
Take a stroll through the Brandenburg Gate, down Unter den Linden, to the banks of the River Spree. There…
February 26, 2016 -
Beaches, Family Fun, Italia, Italy, SicilyScala dei Turchi- Sicily’s Spectacular Turkish Steps
You’ll see them long before you reach them– bright white, gleaming brilliantly in the Sicilian sun as they rise…
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Family Fun, Gardens, Oregon, Outdoor Activities, Pacific Northwest, PortlandA Walk in the Woods—Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum
If you enjoy a walk on the wilder side, visit Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum. Just up the hill in Washington…
May 22, 2017 -
Architecture, Art, Cultural Attractions, Family Fun, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Art, Pacific Northwest, PortlandSeeking Serenity at Portland’s Spectacular Japanese Garden
Gorgeous grounds, stunning views and an authentic Japanese experience have been delighting visitors to Portland’s spectacular Japanese Garden since…
May 9, 2017 -
Desserts, Dining, Hotels, Oregon, Outdoor Activities, Pacific Northwest, Pizzerias, Restaurants, Willamette Valley, WineriesMcMinnville’s Pinots, Pints and UFOs— Oregon’s Wine Country Practicalities
Oregon’s Wine Country is only about an hour drive from downtown Portland, so some people consider it a day trip. That’s one idea, and …
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Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Willamette Valley, WineriesWhere to go Wine Tasting In Oregon’s Willamette Valley
I’m no wine expert but I enjoy drinking it and learning about it. In my thirst for knowledge (couldn’t…
June 23, 2020