After our recent trip to Venice, we can give you our recommendation for the best way to visit St. Mark’s Basilica to avoid the crowds and make the most of the experience.
After Hours in St. Mark’s Basilica
A Tale of Four Regions: Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna
It shouldn’t be surprising that art, literature, and music are essential aspects of northern Italy. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, dramatic history, and deep cultural traditions, it’s easy to understand why writers, artists, and musicians have been enamored of and inspired by various locations in the four regions of Italy we visited on our latest trip — Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna.
7 Tuscany Luxury Villas Ideal for Families and Friends
Boomer Women: The New Stars of Solo Travel
Picture Portugal Part Two: Instagram Favorites
When you picture Portugal in your mind, what do you see — trams on steep streets, towering bridges, and historic sites such as Belém? I was excited to see these scenes in person and even happier to experience Portuguese culture expressed in art, architecture, and music as portrayed in the second part of my Portugal Instagram photos.
Prelude to a Cruise: 7 Lisbon Highlights
Lisbon was irresistible. I fell in love at first sight.
As much as Mr. TWS and I were excited about taking our first cruise, the fact that the Viking River Cruises “Portugal’s River of Gold” itinerary included a two-day stay in Lisbon prior to ever stepping foot on the boat was one of our favorite things.
A Sweet Taste of Portugal: Pastel de Nata
Cruising Portugal’s River of Gold: Our Favorite Things
