Visit Amsterdam in a weekend
February 14, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
Leaving on Friday afternoon and back again on Sunday evening. Destination: Amsterdam. What to do? What to see? What not to miss?... Read the rest →
Author Archives: Andrea Guerriero
Mantua – among art and literature
February 11, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
A weekend in Mantua is always well spent. The city has a historical centre that is easy to explore, with many monuments and buildings, witnesses of an important history. The city tour starts from Piazza Sordello, with Palazzo Ducale, the... Read the rest →
Weekend in Dublin with Molly Malone & Guinness
February 10, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
In Dublin you can find everything you need to spend a pleasant weekend. For shopping addicted there are the stores on O’Connell Street, the designers’ shops of Grafton Street and the shops and flea markets in the area of Temple... Read the rest →
Weekend in Ravenna – a mosaic of beauties
February 9, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
The city of Ravenna has seen on its territory so many different peoples, Latins, Romans, Barbarians, Byzantines, and all have left evidence of their transit. This is why there are eight monuments in Ravenna that have been declared World Heritage... Read the rest →
A Week-End in Vienna to enjoy a greedy stop over
February 8, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
Desserts are surely a pointer of the city of Vienna, with the proliferation of bakeries and shops with appetizing delicacies on display, from pastries to cakes filled with jam and cream, from the legendary Kipfel to the wonderful Sacher cakes,... Read the rest →
Turin – the Italian capital of chocolate
February 7, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
Some say that a cup of hot chocolate at the confectionery Baratti&Milano in Piazza Castello, Turin, is a supreme experience. But throughout Turin the experience of chocolate is truly a magical moment. Because this city is the heart of the... Read the rest →
Carnival of Nice: the King of the Mediterranean and the Battle of Flowers.
February 4, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
From February 18 to March 8, on the Cote d’Azur in Nice is held the grand Carnival, which this year will be inspired by the King of the Mediterranean. This thread is intended to focus on the history of the... Read the rest →
Papier-mache. true protagonists of the Carnival of Viareggio
February 3, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
The Carnival of Viareggio is that of Burlamacco, the clown created by the painter Umberto Bonetti in 1931, whose name is the union of Burla (joke) and Buffalmacco, a character of the Decameron. The Carnival of Viareggio is famous all... Read the rest →
In Cologne, Carnival is Mad!
February 2, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
The madness of Carnival in Cologne, which has nothing to envy to the famous ones of Rio or Venice, starts with a superstitious number, 11. It is indeed on the 11th of the eleventh month of the previous year, at... Read the rest →
Carnival in Venice can be low cost!
February 1, 2011 | by Andrea Guerriero
As every year, when it comes to Carnival time, Venice is teeming with activities, events and parties. In the days of the Carnival, staying on the islands of the lagoon is never cheap, but there are many alternatives.... Read the rest →
-
Recent posts
-
How to Spend a Day in Sulmona, Italy
January 16th | by
-
Malmö Marvels: Embrace Scandinavian Splendor with Exclusive Holiday Packages
October 6th | by
-
The Best Rome to Pompeii Day Trip
April 21st | by
-
10 Reasons Travelers should Get Medical and Health Insurance
April 20th | by
-
Best Off-road Driving Trails in Europe
March 17th | by
-