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Tag Archives: churches
Porto: The Charms of Invicta
Traveling north to Porto offered a chance to experience another major city with a distinct character and culture. Known as Invicta, or the “undefeated city,” Porto immediately feelt timeless. It’s historic architecture dominates the landscape, and while ongoing restoration was … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian Room, Bolsa Palace, bookstore, Christmas Markets, churches, Clerigos Tower, Exploring, historic, independent travel, Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal, Tile murals, Travel, vacation
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Landing in Lisbon
From the moment I landed, Lisbon felt like a city layered with stories. Portugal itself is remarkable, boasting the oldest defined borders in Europe, deep historical ties to the Knights Templar, and a culture shaped by centuries of exploration. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Travel, vacation, city, architecture, culture, historical, churches, europe, Portugal, Lisbon, Pink Street, aqueduct, castle
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Back to Italy: Matera – The Cave City
One hour West of Alberobello in the Puglia region, visitors can find Matera, known as the “cave city.” Matera may be the third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement in the world. It dates back to the Paleolithic period, more than 10,000 … Continue reading
The Point of Pittsburgh
I visited Pittsburgh a few times in college, about 20 years ago, and then again in 2014. It’s amazing how your memory of a place can differ from a new experience in a quasi-familiar place. A work conference brought me … Continue reading
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Tagged art, bridges, churches, city, convention, fountains, hotels, murals, Pittsburgh, point-state-park, shops, street art
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Italy Chronicles: Part 7 (Perugia, Assisi)
Perugia is known as the city of chocolate, so our arrival naturally excited me. Upon meeting our city guide, we went up a few escalators to enter the old city of Perugia. Many years ago, a Pope decided to build … Continue reading
Italy Chronicles: Part 6 (Padua, San Marino, Gubbio)
At this point in our journey, we saw areas I knew very little about, so I was excited as we made our way through central Italy again. Our first stop of the day was Padua. Known for having the second … Continue reading
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Tagged churches, europe, fountain, Gubbio, Italy, micronation, Padua, passport stamp, ruins, San Marino, square, tombs, vacation
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Italy Chronicles: Part 4 (Santa Margarita de Ligure, Portofino, Milan)
Traveling to these cities excited me because I didn’t know much about this part of Italy and I could not wait to see it. Due to rough water, we could not arrive in Portofino by boat. Instead, we took the … Continue reading
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Tagged bay, cafes, churches, Duomo, fountain, Italy, Milan, museums, Portofino, Santa Margarita de Ligure, Sea, statues, street food
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Italy Chronicles: Part 3 (Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre-Vernazza, Genoa)
Ahhh, Florence…the country’s cultural center, the heart of the Renaissance, and one of my favorite cities. Few people can visit this location and not be impressed by its history, importance, or beauty. Many of the buildings were constructed in the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, churches, Cinque Terre, europe, florence, food, Genoa, historical locations, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, paintings, Pisa, sculptures, shopping, train, Travel, traveling, Travels, Vernazza
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Italy Chronicles: Part 1 (Rome and Vatican City)
Setting out on a family vacation as adults was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. The last time we were all together having an adventure was nearly 25 years ago, so traveling to Europe was sure to be memorable…for … Continue reading
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Tagged churches, Colosseum, Family vacation, Italy, marble carvings, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, taxis, Travel, Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, Vatican museums, walking
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