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Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

On the Waterfront in Bari

Catherine Sweeney
September 10, 2013

The sea is the essence of Bari, Puglia’s largest town and capital of Bari province along the Adriatic coast. Coastal towns invite vacationers and locals alike to enjoy the beaches, cliffside cafes, and sea views.

Europe, food, italy, puglia
Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Making Pasta Fresca in Santarcangelo

Mr. TWS
September 5, 2013

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.

Europe, food, italy, Romagna
Destinations, Europe, Italy

The Subtle Beauty of Cisternino

Catherine Sweeney
August 29, 2013
The Subtle Beauty of Cisternino

With flower boxes full of geraniums and bougainvillea creating a colorful contrast to the white buildings throughout its historic center, the subtle beauty of Cisternino made a lasting impression on me.

cisternino, Europe, italy, puglia
Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Al Vecchio Convento: Buon Appetito!

Catherine Sweeney
August 7, 2013

It wasn’t a surprise that the meals at Al Vecchio Convento in Portico di Romagna were delicious since we knew ahead of time a bit about their history. Before the Cameli family opened their hotel in Portico di Romagana, owners Giovanni Cameli and Marisa Raggi had for many years a thriving restaurant…

Europe, food, italy, Romagna
Art and Architecture, Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy

Portico in Arte: Village of the Artists

Mr. TWS
August 6, 2013

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.

Art and Architecture, Europe, italy, Romagna
Destinations, Europe, Italy

A Walk Around Locorotondo

Catherine Sweeney
August 2, 2013
A Walk Around Locorotondo

In Puglia’s Valle d’Itria, enchanting villages crown the hills overlooking the countryside and sites of ancient settlements. One of the most picturesque is Locorotondo, meaning “round place”…

Europe, italy, puglia
Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Emilia-Romagna Funghi Feast

Catherine Sweeney
July 30, 2013

Here is a taste of Italy, this time in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna. The area’s rich agriculture produces many diverse foods including their abundant porcini mushrooms and famous truffles

Europe, food, italy, Romagna
Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy

Quiet Moments in Fognano

Catherine Sweeney
July 27, 2013

The quiet railway station in Fognano, Italy evokes thoughts of travels past.

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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

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Thinking a lot about Sicily lately. Check out our Thinking a lot about Sicily lately. Check out our 11-day itinerary for your travel inspiration. Link in bio or copy from comments. Ragusa Ibla is the old city center of Ragusa (shown in the photo), one of the eight Late Baroque towns in the Val di Noto of southeastern Sicily to be on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2002. There is much to explore in this town that was largely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake that devastated the region. #visitsicily #ragusaibla #travelgram #travelitaly #sicilia
NEW on the blog - a recap of our shore excursions NEW on the blog - a recap of our shore excursions in Spain, France, and Italy on a Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. This photo was on the French Riviera - what could be better? Link in bio and in comments. #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #mediterranean #frenchriviera #villefranchesurmer
No fooling! This is where I’d like to be right now No fooling! This is where I’d like to be right now — aboard the Viking Mars on a Mediterranean cruise. The beautiful coastal city in the first photo is Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, taken from the ship. I was wearing Mr. TWS’s sunglasses 😎 He looks better in them! Other photos of the happy traveler are from various spots onboard, too. New blog post about the trip coming soon. #myvikingstory #mediterranean #cruise #travelgram #vikingmars
Scottsdale, Arizona showed up today! #nokings #not Scottsdale, Arizona showed up today! #nokings #notpaid #savedemocracy #scottsdale
A #sundayshoutout to the super crew of the Viking A #sundayshoutout to the super crew of the Viking Mars on our recent Mediterranean cruise. This was a great welcome back to the ship after one of our shore excursions in Italy. Thanks to all of the crew for another memorable cruise! #myvikingstory #vikingmars #mediterraneancruise #cruisetravel
When you take a @vikingcruises ocean cruise, be su When you take a @vikingcruises ocean cruise, be sure to book a dinner at the Chef's Table specialty restaurant. It's always a treat to discover new dishes or innovative takes on familiar ones. There are different menus every few nights that you can check out when you are aboard, but make a reservation as far in advance as you can. On our Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise, we opted for the Mexico menu and it was probably my favorite of all we've experienced on our ocean cruises. There are five courses, each with a perfectly-paired wine. Clockwise from top left: * Amuse Bouche - Tostadas de Pulpo * One of the lovely red wines * First Course - Tamalito de Pollo * Granita - Nopales con Limón * Main Course - Short Rib * Dessert - Chocolate en Texturas * That's Mr. TWS! * Main Course salmon substitution for Mr. TWS who doesn't eat meat * Dessert - Chocolate en Texturas It was all delicious and a great dining experience. Let me know in comments if you'd like a little more description of the dishes or the wines they were served with. #myvikingstory #chefstable #vikingmars #cruisetravel #mexicancuisine
Lovely Lucca, Italy. We first visited this beautif Lovely Lucca, Italy. We first visited this beautiful city in Tuscany about 11 years ago and looked forward to returning during our @vikingcruises Mediterranean cruise. Loved walking on the Renaissance-era city walls, strolling the winding streets and alleys, stopping by the house where Puccini was born, having a quiet moment at the Church of San Michele, and taking a beverage break at an outdoor cafe on Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. #myvikingstory #shoreexcursion #cruisetravel #luccaitaly #travelgram
What a glorious day in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Franc What a glorious day in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France! We wandered up and down the narrow streets and staircases, walked to the beach, stepped inside old churches and chapels, browsed the shops, and had a wonderful lunch quayside at @lameregermaine_villefranche. A day to remember on our @vikingcruises Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. #myvikingstory #mediterraneanvibes #beautifulday☀️ #frenchriviera🇫🇷🌴☀️ #cotedazurfrance
A few more photos from the picturesque village of A few more photos from the picturesque village of Le Castellet, France on our shore excursion with Viking yesterday. #myvikingstory #visitsouthoffrance #cruisetravel #provencealpescôtedazur #traveler
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Welcome to the Mediterranean port city of Sète! Ju Welcome to the Mediterranean port city of Sète! Just a quick selection of photos from yesterday’s shore excursion on our Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. Because of its network of canals, it is known as the the Venice of the Languedoc region of France. Also note the colorful buildings and murals painted by local artists. #myvikingstory #sète #france #mediterranean #shoreexcursions
Leaving Barcelona at sunset on the Viking I Knox W Leaving Barcelona at sunset on the Viking I Knox Western Mediterranean cruise. #myvikingstory #mediterranean #cruise #travelgram
Take a walk with me through Sitges, Spain. It’s a Take a walk with me through Sitges, Spain. It’s a lovely Mediterranean seaside town in Catalonia about a half-hour drive southwest from Barcelona. Sitges is very popular for its beaches and festivals. This was our first shore excursion on our Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. More to come … #myvikingstory #shoreexcursion #sitges #visitspain #travelgram
Good morning from Barcelona! Sunrise view from our Good morning from Barcelona! Sunrise view from our stateroom while at port with @vikingcruises. Heading out on a shore excursion to the beach town of Sitges. Stay tuned for more. #myvikingstory #mediterraneansunrise #barcelona #spain #travelgram
When in Malmö, Sweden — enjoy public art! This pho When in Malmö, Sweden — enjoy public art! This photo is of The Optimist Orchestra sculpture that was installed to mark the opening of the pedestrianized Södergatan Street in 1985. During our stay in Copenhagen we took a day trip to Kronborg Castle in Helsingor, Denmark, then crossed the strait of Øresund to visit Lund and Malmö in Sweden. Check out the latest blog post for more photos and information. Link in bio and or copy from comment below. #malmo #visitsweden #travelgram #urbansculptures #publicart
Queen for about a minute at Kronborg Castle in Hel Queen for about a minute at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark. Kronborg is a 16th-century fortress that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Did you know that it was the setting of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"? You might notice Yorick's skull sneaking into the photo to the right. Other pics include the casemates (which were a little dark and scary) where there is a statue of Holger the Dane. We visited Kronborg on a day trip from Copenhagen that also took us to Lund and Malmö in Sweden. More to come soon! Check the bio for a link to our first Denmark article. #Helsingor #kronborg #castle #visitdenmark #traveleurope
I've just published a new post on the blog about i I've just published a new post on the blog about irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark. This photo was taken along the canal in historic Nyhavn district. Link in bio or copy https://www.travelingwithsweeney.com/five-days-in-copenhagen/ So much to love -- architecture, charm, vibrant character, people, cuisine, and hygee (a cozy sense of well-being)! #copenhagen #denmark #traveleurope #travelgram #lovetotravel❤️
Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapol Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapolis #scottsdaleaz
Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo feat Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo features one of many aspects of the city that I loved — getting around is easy. It’s definitely bike -friendly and public transportation is great. Central Station is shown here with bicycles parked in the foreground. Of course, it’s a wonderful city for walking, too. I’m slow getting out a post on the blog about our trip — stay tuned! #denmark #copenhagen #bikes #gettingaroundtown #travelcopenhagen
Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like the city before our visit in December, but I felt so much more. Of course — the sights, the vibe, the food, the history was wonderful. But it was the warm welcome of the people and their friendliness that made the most important impression. I hope that our connection as friends and allies can outlast the current US regime. I’ll post more soon. #lovedenmark🇩🇰 #natoallies #copenhagenscene #denmark
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