Italy – Rome (more interesting pictures)
0 Comment by Mai / February 13, 2010 / Posted in TravelI finally ended my Italy trip in Rome. I decided to explore the city more and take more photos since I felt that history is everywhere here
Italy – Naples (Amalfi and Positano)
0 Comment by Mai / February 13, 2010 / Posted in TravelHire a sports car and drive along the 50km of amazing scenery of the Amalfi Coast! No Kidding! Let my pictures speak for themselves. Take a break by stopping by the most expensive town on the coast – Positano. Positano is the most phtographed town due to its colourful houses and moorish flair. I managed [...]
Italy – Naples (Capri, Anacapri, Sorrento)
1 Comment by Mai / February 11, 2010 / Posted in TravelAs I continued my travels on the main island of Italy, It’s time to explore the costal and sea resorts. Still in the region of Southern Italy of Naples, I based myself at a nearby town of Montecassini at Sorrento. From Sorrento, I took a ferry ride before arriving at Capri island. Capri island is [...]
Italy – Naples (Pompeii)
4 Comments by Mai / February 11, 2010 / Posted in TravelPompeii has to be one of my favourite places in Italy. It’s a frozen ancient civilisation. A visit to this archeological site is in my “must do” list. I was told I could spend months exploring Pompeii. I decided to hire a local guide to take me through the site in a square 2 hour [...]
Italy – Tuscany (Pisa)
0 Comment by Mai / February 11, 2010 / Posted in TravelPizza – check Gelati – check Colloseum-check Chianti-check Leaning Tower of Pisa – check I have finally made it to the Leaning Tower Of Pisa (Torre Pendente). It’s veering at a very scary angle. In recent years local authorities have tried to stop the leaning to prevent it from collapsing and it seems to be working. [...]
Italy – Tuscany (Florence): Galleria Dell’Accademia (Statue of David)
0 Comment by Mai / February 10, 2010 / Posted in TravelOne of my favourite movie is Having Tea with Musollini which depicts the life of a British Expats living in the beautiful city of Florence. There are so many famous things in Florence: Florence is the home of one of the most powerful family in Italy – The Medici Family. Florence has beautiful Renaisance architecture – it [...]
Italy – Tuscany (Farm House Feast)
0 Comment by Mai / February 10, 2010 / Posted in Food & Wine, TravelFattoria Il Poggio at Tuscany where I had my long lunch under the Tuscan Sun:) Fattoria Il Poggio Via S.Piero, 39 Montecarlo – Italy Ph: +39 0583 22088 Supporting Italy Agriturismo (Agricultural mixed with tourism), I decided to enjoy a long lunch under the Tuscan Sun at one of the Agriturismo Farm House. The Farm [...]
Italy – Exploring Venice
1 Comment by Mai / February 10, 2010 / Posted in TravelThe floating city – VENICE Unfortunately, Venice is drowning and the local authority is doing everything they can to protect this lagoon’s islands. Global Warming? Perhaps, but I’m making the most out of my stay and enjoying Venice. Historically, Venice is a great merchant city where Marco Polo set sail from to China in 1271. [...]
Italy – Christmas Eve at Asisi
0 Comment by Mai / February 10, 2010 / Posted in TravelI managed to spend Christmas at a quaint medival town of Asisi. Asisi is the home of St Francis who was born in 1182 and the saint for animals. I arrived here in the late afternoon just before dinner after a good long drive from Rome. I decided to stroll around the town and managed to shop for [...]
Rome – Colosseum and The Roman Forum
1 Comment by Mai / January 10, 2010 / Posted in TravelThe Colosseum If you ever get the chance to go to Rome then you must visit the Colosseum. The Colosseum is an amazing ancient stadium that fits 50,000 people. It is infact a amphitheatre and definitely one of the places I enjoyed most while in Rome. Whether inside or out of the Colosseum if you [...]
