My Travels

The Pantheon, rebuilt in 126 AD, is possibly the most intact Roman structure. It was originally a temple to all Roman gods but survived by becoming an early Christian church and remaining in continual use, deterring looting. No trip to Rome would be co… more »

In the hills of Tuscany, far from any city, is a small walled town called San Gimignano. San Gimignano is sometimes referred to, by tourists, as the medieval Manhatten. In the 1300s, San Gimignano was called the citta' dalle belle torri (City of the Be… more »

The best gelateria will display a sign, Produzione Propria, Nostra Produzione, or Produzione Artigianale -- all indicating that their gelato is homemade. 1. Mela Verde (green apple) 2. Pesca (Peach) 3. Melone (Cantelope) 4. Champelmo (Spum… more »