Category: Italy
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Exploring Innsbruck: Scenic Train Journey from Munich
Years ago I had the opportunity to spend some time in Innsbruck, but the camera I used got stolen. In January of 2026 the opportunity presented itself for me to try again when my son and I visited the city. We arrived in Munich and took the regional train to Innsbruck as it is advertised…
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Top Tips for Visiting Florence: Days, Food, and Shopping
Angela and I arrived in Florence, Italy during October 2021. We considered November but my friend Jean Claude told me November weather can be tricky. Turns out September and October can be spectacular. With global warming the grape harvesting season is weeks earlier. So early to mid September may be optimal. We landed in Venice…
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Exploring Victoria: A Traveler’s Guide to the Island
We just returned from Victoria at the end of May 2022. It was our first trip of discovery and Victoria delivers. Victoria is an island surrounded by beautiful blue water. Boats, ships, seaplanes and colorful buildings are everywhere with a European flair. The lights reflecting on the waterfront at night can be magical. Everyone we…
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Traveling Off the Beaten Path in Italy
I am calling this entry “Epic”. Off the beaten tourist path is sorta of the goal of these blogs….sort of. Of course we all want to visit places like Rome, Florence and Venice, but sometimes great memories come from out of the way places. Places like Cassino, a place you may never have heard of…
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Discover Siena: A Perfect City for Day Trips
Siena is one of the best preseved walled cities in Italy. If you arrive by rental car you are only allowed inside the city wall long enough to unload. Trains run all day from Florence and Rome as well as buses. We found having a rental car gave us flexibility to tour near the city.…