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 […]
Category Archives: Italy
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 […]
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, […]
A Plague on Venice
Venice certainly casts a spell, I can personally vouch for that. I didn’t think much of the droves of tourists, however, and I think that I would really prefer it […]
Hunting Caravaggios in Rome
Paintings by the great masters were never meant to be viewed in art galleries. These institutions are a modern invention. Most of them were always destined for churches and the […]
TB or not TB – Keats in Rome
Let me confess straight off that Keats is my favourite Romantic poet. This despite being made to study him at school, which is usually a killer for just about any […]
Ruminating in Rome
Rome is okay. The Coliseum is not as overwhelming as you might expect, though certainly impressive, especially for that time. I found the long field beyond the Senate – which […]
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