Villa Jovis and the Isle of Capri, Italy
We visited the Isle of Capri while we were staying in Naples. Capri is a beautiful island and a visit to Villa Jovis was the main attraction for us. As Continue Reading →
Discover Europe
The following is a collection of my European travel adventures. When I first started traveling, I was interested in the rich cultures of East Asia and also Sub-Saharan adventure. When those travel experiences were completed I did eventually visit Europe. However, I included Turkey and Ukraine as European countries along with Ireland and Italy. These European travel adventures will have a primary focus on Italy and Turkey because of their affiliation with the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire lasted for over 1000 years and set the standard for modern civilization. Indeed, Turkey has many Roman artifacts due to the presence of the Byzantine Empire.
The Majestic Towers of San Marino
The microstate enclave of the Republic of San Marino is located in the Northeast section of the Italian Peninsula. Indeed, the small size of San Marino belies its impressive history Continue Reading →
Venice Carnival Costumes and Masks
Up to 3,000,000 visitors visit the Carnival of Venice, Italy every year. They come from around the world to see the splendors of Venice and enjoy a centuries old carnival Continue Reading →
“Evenings at the Arsenal” Venetian Arsenale Carnevale
The Venice Carnival is an annual event that takes place in Venice, Italy. As a result, for 2 weeks every year during January/February the entire city is engulfed with swarms Continue Reading →
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland Travel Adventure
The Cliffs of Moher adventure is the most popular tourist destination in Ireland. As a result, starting in 2006 they have received about 1,000,000 annual visitors. Their location in the Continue Reading →