From thePuss in Boots up to Snow White, from Hansel and Gretel to Little Red Riding Hood just to mention two well-known names. The Fairytale Road in Germany stretches over 660 km and goes from Frankfurt to Hamburg. At the beginning of the nineteenth the Brothers Grimm lived here, who found inspiration for their…
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Discover Matera 2019 European Capital of Culture in ITALY
Matera, located in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata has been awarded the title of the 2019 European Capital of Culture in Italy. Since the announcement Richard Gere who filmed King David in Matera passed on his congratulations for the city and commented “Matera is a very special place”. The ancient city of Matera is steeped in…
THE TOUR OF THE NATIVITIES OF ROME
The “Eternal City” is decorated on Christmas days, with lights, garlands and the ever-present Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes. In the city, heart of the Catholic Church, the cribs cannot be missed; some are among the most beautiful and amazing in the world. Some nativity scenes in Rome, are actually visible all year…
A new experience see ARA PACIS AS IT WAS
Would you like to see the Ara Pacis – the big altar, built by Augustus between 13 and 9 BC in Campo Marzio to celebrate peace in the territories of the empire – as it was originally? Now a new multimedia project allows us to admire the “ARA” as it was and this is the…
What to do in Florence this winter
our suggestions to make your next vacation an unique experience! Make plans to visit the newly opened Museo dell’Opera del Duomo and be prepared for the visual itinerary which will have you feeling the power of the more than 1000 artists who contributed to the Duomo in Florence. With over 70 rooms, a panoramic terrace…
FISHERMAN FOR A DAY IN VENICE
A city like Venice must be seen from the water! So let me talk about the new tour we suggest to our clients., an half day tour to be spend in the “laguna” So you can relax, have fun and experience Venice from the open lagoon on a fishing excursion between the islands. From a…
The “Palio” is held in Siena July 2nd and August 16
The Palio is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colors, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The race itself, in which the jockeys ride bareback, circles the Piazza del Campo, on which a thick layer of dirt…
What to do with your kids on your next vacation in Italy and France
Travelling with kids is so fun ! They have a different perspective of things we show them and they are nowadays such good travelers. But we do not have to forget to add in our itinerary something just prepared for them. Here some suggestions if you travel in Italy or France this summer. MILAN is preparing a huge…
Strong dollar makes travel abroad cheaper for Americans!
If you’ve been putting off a trip abroad because it’s too expensive, start packing your bags. A stronger dollar has reduced the price of travel, from a hotel room to a glass of vino, in much of Europe. Hotels and restaurants in Europe become more affordable thanks to the currency rates. Other economies are shaky, making their…
Family Friendly European Vacations
VIENNA Where to begin? Vienna has such a great selection of activities for kids that both parents and children can have a great time in the city. Here are just a few suggestions as to what you can do: Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial Habsburg family, is a palace, children’s museum,world’s oldest zoo and the…
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