What to Do in Assisi, Italy
Before your tour of Assisi, take the time to learn a little about the two saints, Francis and Clare, that make this Umbrian town the attraction that it is.
Europe
Best Places to Visit in Värmland, Sweden
If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached in just over two hours by train … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cyprus
There are three Unesco World Heritage sites in Cyprus. Included is one prehistoric site, one classical era site, and some medieval churches.
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
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium
The tiny country of Belgium has 13 Unesco World Heritage sites, including the only museum, The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, to hold that distinction. With 13 Unesco World Heritage … Read more
The Cave Churches, and More, of Matera, Italy
Matera, in the province of Basilicata, is right in the arch of the boot of Italy. And, as such, it was the starting place of our bike tour of a … Read more
Where to Stay and Eat in Puglia
Stay a little longer in Puglia and get to know the local food and wine, neighborhoods, and daily routines from the comfort of your home base.
Castel del Monte, Andria, Italy
Sometimes we go out of our way to visit places so you don’t have to. This was the case with Castel del Monte, near Andria, Italy. Read about it, but don’t go too far out of your way to get there.
Eleven Things We Loved on Our Italy Bike Tour through Puglia
Our cycling in Italy covered seven days. During that time we slept in seven different towns and managed to average 55 kilometers a day (35 miles/day), for a total of over 350K, or 200-plus miles. We loved the biking and the great introduction to Puglia.
The Porticoes of Bologna, Italy
The historic center of Bologna contains more than 38 kilometers, or 24 miles, of covered walkways called porticoes. The porticoes are on the tentative list to be designated as a Unesco World Heritage site.
