Baie St. Paul is known as an important cultural centre and the birthplace of Cirque du Soleil, it attracts visitors for its art galleries, scenery and gastronomy. But for us, Baie St. Paul is one of those places where you look at pretty things, you try to look pretty yourself Read more…
Ravenna was one of those places where the beauty is often found inside — in the colours, the details, and the extraordinary mosaics that have survived through the centuries. We came to Ravenna for the mosaics, and that was exactly where we spent our time — going from one church Read more…
Like any other city, Bologna has its share of street art. Colorful, funny, and sometimes thought-provoking, these are the little details we never fail to notice wherever our wanderings take us. Here are a few we found on the walls of Bologna. * * * * * * * * Read more…
With the Papal Audience done, it was now time to visit the Vatican Museums — another bucket list item! The place was packed, with entry schedules strictly checked by security and staff. We had booked a guided tour, and our guide was very knowledgeable. However, with so many people in Read more…
For our second day in Rome, we visited the museums of Villa Torlonia, a historic public park and museum complex. Casino Nobile. The main neoclassical mansion featuring grand ballrooms and historic frescoes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Read more…