Tag Archives: europe

Landing in Lisbon

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Janette

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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Back to Italy: Alberobello

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Janette

About 3.5 hours East of Naples sits the iconic town of Alberobello in the Puglia region. Visiting the “heel of the boot” was a highlight of my trip. I’m glad we had two days to explore the area’s unique charm. … Continue reading →

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Back to Italy: Royal Palace of Caserta

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Janette

Visiting Italy again was a true blessing. It was so soon after my last trip. I stayed with family this time, which made it even more special. Over the course of one week, I saw many locations. I never heard … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 8 (Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno)

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Janette

After another delicious, traditional breakfast we hopped on the bus and traveled to the port area in Naples. We walked by a few older buildings before we arrived at the port to catch our ferry to Capri. It had stormed … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 6 (Padua, San Marino, Gubbio)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Janette

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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Italy Chronicles: Part 3 (Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre-Vernazza, Genoa)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Janette

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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Italy Chronicles: Part 2 (Orvieto, Castiglione Del Lago, Siena, Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano)

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Janette

Orvieto was the first of many hilltop towns we would explore. From the outside, we could see the large walls surrounding the city. Using an elevator to reach the city we experienced the amazing views of the surrounding area below … Continue reading →

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