Eternal Roma

Rome seems to have a deep soul.  They say for every bank in Milan there is a church in Rome.  The city skyline is lined with dramatic monuments and church domes.  You can feel the history in the air.   Last time I was in Rome (2007) I threw a coin in the Trevi fountain to guarantee I would return someday...let me tell you it ...

Arts and Architecture- Milan

Leaving the scenic beauty of Lake Como behind was difficult, particularly since I squandered a day there by missing the overnight train. I arrived in Milan, only about an hour to the south, and, after storing my luggage in the train station deposit office, I held on for dear life as a cab swerved through the crazy traffic to the main square and the Duomo (cathedral) ...

Bella Como and the flood

Despite my mishap on the night train it was hard not smile upon arriving in Lake Como.  If you have ever seen it in the movies (and they have filmed many there) it is even more scenic in person.  George Clooney has a home there in Bellagio...they filmed James Bond movies there...you get the idea. After arriving on the train from Milan, and interrogating several ...

Heading to Lake Como?

Okay...despite all the fun and sightseeing there are a few minor glitches in the traveling life. my sleeper compartment Here's the scenario: I had (without really considering the consequences) reserved a sleeper car on an overnight train from Salzburg, Austria to Lake Como in Italy for 0140AM. Problem is that I had to check out from my hotel at 11AM. Leaving ...

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