If you are visiting Italy do not not pass up a visit to Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. From many Italian cities, including Rome, it is easy to reach Florence by express train for an extra night or two stay. If you are cruising the port of Livorno will also provide a chanceContinue reading “Florence, Italy Is Always A Good Idea”
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Three Coins In The???
Back in the late sixties while in the Navy, I was in and out of Italy a lot. On a number of port calls I put in for two day leave to travel around the country and on one trip I managed to spend a couple of days in Rome again. I had been friendsContinue reading “Three Coins In The???”
Todays Featured Poster • Belogradchik Fortress And Rocks, Bulgaria
Belogradchik Fortress and Belogradchik rocks are the best-preserved ancient castle in Bulgaria. Located on the north-western slopes of the Balkan Mountains near to the town of Belogradchik is the Belogradchik Fortress. The strategic location of this castle takes advantage of the incredible rock formations in the area. Namely, the Belogradchik Rocks, which are a significantContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Belogradchik Fortress And Rocks, Bulgaria”
Todays Featured Poster • Marksburg Castle, Germany
Marksburg castle stands above the town of Braubach in Rhineland, Germany. It is one of the central sites of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The fortress was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families and throughout several centuries was never conquered. These giclée prints are available in several sizes,Continue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Marksburg Castle, Germany”
Todays Featured Poster • Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle owes much of its popularity as a tourist destination to the Blarney Stone, a block of limestone built into the battlements of the Castle. Blarney is about 5 miles) from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows one with the gift of gab (great eloquence). These giclée prints are available in several sizes, custom printed for each individualContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Blarney Castle”
Trapped In Blarney Castle
A Short Story It wasn’t the best weather for visiting Blarney Castle, cloudy with off and on drizzle. But on the positive side maybe it would keep the crowds away. It was our only opportunity to visit Blarney on this our first trip to the Emerald Isle and it seemed like a sort of obligationContinue reading “Trapped In Blarney Castle”
The Intentional Travelers 