I had never been to Milan, but I have, for a time. wanted to photograph the Duomo. After a little more research I thought the Navigli district sounded worth a visit too. But the rest of Milan, the fashion, the shopping, nah, not for me. My next major destination beyond Florence was Colmar, in France.... Continue Reading →
Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class from Florence
Continuing with the food theme... I signed up for an evening cooking class in the hills of Florence. It was through walkabout tours, a company I had used last time I was in Florence and was happy with. As you would expect, there are lots of cooking classes to choose from in Florence. I think... Continue Reading →
Cortona and Arezzo in a Day from Florence
I wanted to spend a day in a smaller Tuscan village. Four years ago I took a day trip that included Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa so I was looking for something different. After lots of reading and staring at train timetables I came up with a plan to head to Cortona and then back... Continue Reading →
Goodbye Bologna, Hello Florence, More Food.
Finally a day that didn't require a ridiculously early start. I had a mid morning train ticket to Florence which gave me time for a final look at Bologna before leaving. I would have loved an extra day to have a better look at the city, but a packed itinerary involves compromise. There was a little... Continue Reading →
Travel Day: Munich to Bologna and a First Look at Bologna
My third full day in Europe brought yet another early start. I was ready to leave Germany, well not really, I'd happily live there, but my itinerary was ready for me to leave. Next stop Bologna. I think I said in an earlier post that food was a big motivator in my planning so for... Continue Reading →
Europe Trip 2018: Planning, Reflections and Off I Go.
It's time for a break from writing up old trips and to start sharing my recent adventure. In May I spent 23 nights in Europe, just me, my camera, my walking shoes and my appetite. My fourth trip to Europe in just over four years. The planning for this trip was erratic at best. Having... Continue Reading →