Category Archives: A Bit Of History

Visiting The Normandy Beaches & Remembering D-Day June 6, 1944

  The Beaches of Normandy, France It was on June 6th, 1944 when the largest military invasion in history landed on the beaches of Normand, France. The landing against German controlled France involved 73,000 American troops and 83,115 British and Canadian troops. The massive naval armada consisted of 6,939 vessels and 11,590 Allied aircraft. AlliedContinue reading “Visiting The Normandy Beaches & Remembering D-Day June 6, 1944”

Explore Ravenna: A Hidden Gem on the Adriatic

Ravenna, An Adriatic Port of Call Ravenna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a bit off usual cruise itineraries but is gaining in interest. Located only two and a half hours from Venice by train and with frequent service starting at €12 it is a popular day trip for people visiting Venice. Ravenna, oftenContinue reading “Explore Ravenna: A Hidden Gem on the Adriatic”