Category: Europe

Chris and Danielle

Lovely Lisbon

Early September marked our first return to Europe since the start of COVID. Crystal blue skies and warm air greeted us as we exited the airport. As we drove to our Airbnb, our driver Pedro explained some of the areas we cruised by. Fortunately, our accommodation in the Bairro Alto (meaning upper quarter in Portuguese) …

Chris and Danielle

Splendid Siena

Today we did a day trip to Siena about 15 minutes from the country house. Another UNESCO World Heritage site, Siena doesn’t disappoint with its medieval buildings and the famous piazza known as Il Campo. In July and August every year, The Palio takes place. It’s a horse race like none other and done right …

Chris and Danielle

Tuscany

It is quite an eye opener navigating through the Naples train station and thankfully our guide at least pointed the way for us. One must understand that you must wait just before your train arrives for the platform to be announced. Once it is, you should not wait as passengers dismembark and then you embark …

Chris and Danielle

Really loving Ravello

Another town that is a must-see in the Amalfi Coast is Ravello. It sits about 365 metres above the town of Amalfi. It produces spectacular views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the town of Maiori below. Many may know about the renowned Ravello Music Festival in the summer where outdoor concerts are held. However, even …

Chris and Danielle

Lemons and Limoncello

You cannot go to Amalfi without visiting a lemon grove and learning how Limoncello is made. The “sfusato amalfitano” is the most famous Amalfi lemon and arrived centuries ago from the East. The whole coast of Amalfi is dotted with lemon groves and if you own even a small terrace, people will grow lemons such …

Chris and Danielle

Aaahmalfi!

Aaahhmalfi! The skies threatened to open at any time as we arrived in Naples. Big thunderheads filled the heavens above. Our destination? The Amalfi Coast. It is a 50 kilometre stretch of steep hills, rugged coastline in the Campania region, dotted with beaches and colourful villages grappling on hillsides. You need to have a strong …