Europe

Florence is an iconic city known around the world as many people flock to visit her each year. It is ...

The symbol of Florence! Often called the Florence Duomo. But to use its proper name the Cathedral of Santa Maria ...

The world-renowned Uffizi Gallery is home to an extensive collection of art, ancient statues and historical artefacts. Throw in names ...

Ponte Vecchio is one of the most iconic symbols of Florence. The beautiful bridge is translated to ‘Old Bridge’, but ...

Following the visit to Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy I looked to increase my Florentine knowledge. I headed off across the ...

The next stop on my meanderings around Florence is a visit to the Palazzo Vecchio which is located right in ...

In the heart of Florence and at the eastern end of the Piazza Santa Croce, stands the impressive Basilica of ...

Nestled in the heart of Italy is Bologna. It is less visited than, say, Rome or Florence but is surely ...

This is a site that probably deserves more attention yet I’m sure people are grateful for its peaceful seclusion. The ...

San Luca, Bologna, Italy Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca Perched on top of the mountain Colle della Guardia ...

Bologna Cathedral As I leave my hotel and walk along Via Indipendenza towards Bologna’s city centre, I’m immediately drawn to ...

The sun is sinking in the west, its rays radiating an array of colours that light up the sky. The ...

This global downtime has given me much time to myself, to ponder, reflect and reminisce. The future of the world ...

A small capital city with a huge reputation, it attracts visitors from far and wide. When the city is alive its ...

The first of my four ‘Capitals of the UK’ blog takes me on a short flight across the Irish Sea ...