Mr. TWS, Author at Traveling with Sweeney

Nicknamed “City of Spas” because of its abundance of natural thermal springs, Budapest has had public baths since the Romans first built them there. Almost any list of top things to do in the city has a visit to a Budapest spa in the top five.

Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, Hungary

From Budapest and Prague: Singing in the New Year

Mr. TWS

January 1, 2014

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From Budapest and Prague: Singing in the New Year

By Mr. TWS — There were so many things that made our 2013 Christmas markets tour memorable – visiting 3 cities (Bratislava, Budapest and Prague) in 3 countries in Europe just before Christmas, sharing the spirit of the season with friends and family in Wisconsin and Chicago…

Accommodations, Art and Architecture, Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy

Alberobello: Trulli Different

Mr. TWS

November 5, 2013

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By Mr. TWS — Trulli? I was going to avoid the pun, but just couldn’t help myself. Besides, it’s true — the trulli of Alberobello and the surrounding area in the Puglia region of Italy are unique.

Destinations, Europe, Italy

Alessandra Catania Sings in Portico

Mr. TWS

September 22, 2013

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Travel blogger and singer Alessandra Catania serenades us on a street in Portico di Romagna, Italy.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Making Pasta Fresca in Santarcangelo

Mr. TWS

September 5, 2013

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By Mr. TWS — What a day in Emilia-Romagna! We started out from our temporary home in Verucchio for a tour of San Leo and then unforgettable culinary experiences in Santarcangelo.

Art and Architecture, Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy

Portico in Arte: Village of the Artists

Mr. TWS

August 6, 2013

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By Mr. TWS — During our stay in Portico we also felt as though we were included as part of the village, one of the primary objectives of “albergo diffuso”. This was especially apparent during the festival to celebrate Portico in Arte.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Getting Fresh at Balnearea Beach

Mr. TWS

July 17, 2013

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There’s so much to post about the fabulous food in Italy that it’s hard to know where to start. But we thought we’d introduce you to some of the fresh seafood specialties we enjoyed at Balnearea Beach in the Puglia region of southern Italy.

Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Parks & Recreation

Truffle Hunting in Emilia-Romagna

Mr. TWS

July 9, 2013

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By Mr. TWS — I’d heard of truffle hunting before and understood the concept but for whatever reason I always pictured the practical joke called “snipe hunting”. When we had a chance to try truffle hunting it in a place where truffles are treasured and are hunted commonly, I was excited by the opportunity.