Some years ago, K and I spent several very pleasant days in Assisi. It is the birthplace and burial site of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. But you don’t have to be into St. Francis to appreciate:
* The beautiful Umbrian landscapes
* The Via San Francecso for an introductory walk
* The massive 13th century San Francesco Basilica
* The Basilica Santa Chiara
* Santa Maria degli Angeli
* The Carceri and Monte Subasio
* La Teraze di Properzio (for lunch or dinner)
* The Carceri monastery
* The Rocca Maggiore
* The Piazza del Comune
Monaco City, Monaco Monaco, a tiny city-state on the French Riviera, is best known for yachts, billionaires, glamorous casinos, and the Grand Prix. But it’s also a treasure trove of history, archeology…
This article on Zacatecas, a relatively remote Mexican city, has piqued my interest in visiting it one day. In addition to the usual for old Spanish Colonial cities – majestic buildings, handsome squares, and…
The family and I spent some time touring the northern environs of England several years ago. There were lots of interesting and memorable things to see. One of our favorite cities was York, a charming town of…
Travel & Leisure just announced its 2022 awards for “Best Resorts in Central America” and “Best Hotels in the World.” Not surprisingly, Rancho Santana is on both lists: #4 in Central America and #56 in the…
Kyoto Next time you are in Japan, take an extra couple of days to visit Kyoto. It’s just a few hours from Tokyo by high-speed train, but you’ll feel like you are in a different country. Kyoto is famous for its…