Category: Our Top 5

Florence Italy is the recognized birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, a period in history following the Middle Ages which began in the 14th century and peaked during the 15th and 16th century.  The Renaissance was a rebirth of the classical values of ancient Greece and Rome and an appreciation for the individual.  This humanistic approach…

Cartagena is a beautiful Spanish port town that just happens to have a rich Roman history.  There are a number of well-preserved ancient sites scattered throughout the harbour area that make them easy to walk to, and this city one of the most diverse you will ever explore. Museum and Roman Theatre From the main…

Rome may be better known for its amazing works by Michelangelo, but you would be remiss not to take the time to search out the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1690).  Credited with inventing the Baroque style, Bernini has left his mark on every part of the Eternal City.  He was a sculptor, a painter,…

During our third stay in London England, which is undeniably one of my favourite cities, we decided to take a day trip away from our home base to visit the northern city of York.  Although renting a car and driving is an option we find driving on the other side of road disconcerting and far…

No matter where we travel visiting the local churches and cathedrals always ranks high on our list of things to do.  It is not for religious reasons but rather for the architecture and artistic value of these iconic sites.  A place of worship was often the first educational institutions in any community and the social…

Munich is a city rich in history and tradition.  Most of its significant and cultural sites are located in a central core which makes it easy to walk.  Munich,  the former capital of Bavaria, is ideally located as a home base from which to tour southern Germany.  Although most of Germany’s cities were severely damaged…

Like most we are only Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t embrace the Irish culture during a recent stay in Dublin.  A beautiful city that is easy to navigate and in a day or two you can see many of its historic, cultural and artistic sites.  Having said that don’t…

Copenhagen is the starting point for a Baltic cruise, and why we originally had this on our itinerary.  We were surprised by how much we enjoyed this friendly city with its medieval sites and modern developments.  The northern countries are more expensive than southern European destinations, but good planning can help to defray the cost. …