Picture of the Day: Squash for Sale in an Istanbul Market

Istanbul, Turkey
11.27.2009

Picture of the Day: London Street Sign

London, United Kingdom
11.27.2003 

Picture of the Day: Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

Vienna, Austria
05.31.2006

Picture of the Day: Tower Bridge in London

London, United Kingdom
11.21.2003 

Picture of the Day: Château d'Amboise in the Loire Valley

Amboise, France
11.25.2003 

Picture of the Day: Guard at the Tower of London

London, United Kingdom
11.28.2003 

Picture of the Day: St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Vienna, Austria
05.31.2006

Picture of the Day: View Over Istanbul from Galata Tower

Istanbul, Turkey
11.27.2009

Heading Back to Italy

Frank and I have been talking about going to Italy this spring and yesterday we booked our tickets for next month. I am really excited. Ten years ago I went to Italy as part of my first trip overseas and I haven't had a chance to go back since then.

On that trip I had a wonderful time roaming about by myself and meeting other travelers along the way. I went hiking between the five tiny fishing villages of Cinque Terre, saw the leaning tower and field of miracles in Pisa and explored the Renaissance art and architecture of Florence. In Rome I was amazed by the ancient ruins at the Colosseum and Forum and fantasized about being Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. I spent a whole day just at the Vatican Museum in Vatican City and strolled along the canals and learned about traditional glass making in Venice. It was an amazing trip that had a profound impact on me and I can't wait to go back.

Frank and I are flying into Rome and then we are thinking of going to Naples and the Amalfi Coast and maybe the hill towns of Central Italy. Have you been to any of these areas? Do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Thirty-one days and counting! Bring on the limoncello!

Picture of the Day: Green Door in Szentendre

Szentendre, Hungary
05.29.2006