Pompeii
Pompeii is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world—a Roman city frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Before the disaster […]
Herculaneum
Tucked beneath the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) offers one of the most intimate and haunting windows into Roman daily life. Unlike its larger neighbour Pompeii, Herculaneum was overwhelmed […]
Capri
Perched like a jewel off the Sorrentine Peninsula, Capri has captivated visitors for over two thousand years. Its history began in earnest under the Romans: Emperor Tiberius made Capri his […]
Sorrento
Just got back from the Bay of Naples, where I enjoyed a week at the excellent hilltop Grand Hotel Aminta, with a fine view of Vesuvius and – if I […]
Midyat – A Living Cultural Mosaic
Midyat, in Turkey’s Mardin Province, sits on a sun-baked plateau overlooking the plains of southeastern Anatolia. As the cultural heart of the Tur Abdin region, Midyat is a living mosaic […]
Mardın – A bit of old Syria in Eastern Turkey
On my late tour of eastern Anatolia, I was especially impressed with the historic core of Mardın. Tucked into the fertile Menderes valley, old Mardın preserves a layered past whose […]
Nemrut Dağı
Mount Nemrut (Nemrut Dağı) in southeastern Turkey is one of the country’s most evocative archaeological sites, where monumental sculpture, royal aspiration and a spectacular mountain landscape come together. Perched near […]
The Dolomites: A Masterpiece of Nature and a Model of Sustainable Tourism
The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, represent not only a stunning natural landscape characterised by unique geological formations and rich biodiversity but also a model for sustainable tourism that […]
Lake Garda: A Gift of the Glaciers in Northern Italy
Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, is not only a stunning natural wonder but also a vibrant cultural hub that offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, historical richness, […]
Sirmione: A Jewel of the Italian Lakes
Continuing my exploration of the Lake Garda region of northern Italy, which I visited last month, I found Sirmione a particular delight. A picturesque town located on the southern shore […]
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