In the early 1980s I put together copious notes about the Roman Forum that I had gotten from various sources. I can’t recall what those sources were and I don’t know if I copied much of my notes verbatim from those sources. I rediscovered these notes recently and was quite pleased with their clarity and […]
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When I try to imagine a pleasant place that is full of life, history, and wonderful people, Delft immediately comes to mind. I spent 5 weeks there and was thoroughly enchanted. It has beautiful historic architecture, many pedestrian zones, plenty of good restaurants, and excellent outdoor markets. It also is bicycle friendly with its many
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One of the most delightful places I’ve visited is Parma, Italy. It is a pretty, pleasant city full of life, entertainment, and wonderful food, yet it emanates an air of blissful tranquility. I spent five weeks there and I was supremely happy. It certainly is worth visiting Parma. The historic district of Parma and much
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Are you tired of the commercialized Christmas season in the USA? Do you get worn out from the frenetic shopping and spending and the scurrying through jostling crowds of crass consumers? If yes, then you should consider spending your Christmas and New Years in Florence, Italy. Celebrating Christmas and New Years in Florence is like
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(The items I list here are from my special list of the best things to do in Verona. But in all honesty this is only a partial list. For the sake of brevity I forced myself to restrict the list to just 12 items.) Lovely Verona, set comfortably along the two banks of a section
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Perugia is a charming city, tucked away on the slopes of gentle Umbrian hills. It has a nice, large historic center ringed by more modern development. But in the city center you will find more than 2500 years of history, beautiful architecture, and an exuberant zest for life. It is much admired by artists, architects,
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Walking the Montalceto path is a delight because you get to see the lush, verdant fields in Tuscany. I recommend starting with a stay in Siena. Siena is a wonderful place to visit for many reasons including for its medieval architecture, its friendliness, its food, and its outdoor markets. But I would recommend a two
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