A Day Trip from Rome to Hadrian’s Villa
When you visit Rome, don’t neglect to take some of the easy day trips to other significant attractions. The Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) in Tivoli is … Read more
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28 Things to Do and See in Rome
When you think of things to do in Rome, keep one main thing in mind. Rome is the capital city of Western Art. There, I said it. Yes, there is … Read more
An Exclusive Tour of Rome’s Palazzo Colonna
You may have walked right by this place, the Palazzo Colonna in the middle of Rome, and noticed nothing. Given the number of stray pieces of architecture strewn around town–columns, … Read more
Saint Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
The church of Saint Cecilia features an extraordinary sculpture of the saint below the altar. Well worth a visit just to see it.
Modern Architecture in Rome: Rebuilding the City
I don’t mind saying that travel has a way of reminding me how little I know. In Rome a few weeks ago (December 2014), we signed up to take our … Read more
The Pope’s Chair, St. John Lateran, Rome
If you said that St. Peter’s Basilica is the Pope’s “home church” in Rome, you’d be wrong. In fact, the Pope’s chair (cathedra in Latin, hence the English word cathedral) … Read more
12 Great Cathedrals of Spain
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
Visiting Berlin: Contemporary Art and Modern History
Good advice for visiting Berlin. We review top historic sites and memorials, the contemporary arts scene, cool neighborhoods, and fine hotels and shopping in Berlin.
The Soviet World War II Memorial, Treptower Park, Berlin
The Soviet World War II Memorial at Berlin’s Treptower Park is a somber reminder of the horror of war.
Confessions of a Serial National Park Visitor
The best deal in the world for mature travelers is the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) lifetime visitor pass for $80. It’s good at some 2,000 national parks, monuments, and federal recreation areas. Here’s more about the appeal of our National Park Service.