by Mary Jo Manzanares on February 1, 2012

Can there be a more iconic experience of Venice than a ride in a gondola? For centuries this flat-bottomed boat was the primary means of transportation and moving goods within the city Venice, but today they are primarily used for sightseeing by visitors, weddings and funerals, and the occasional regatta. So yes, riding on a [...]
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by Mary Jo Manzanares on September 2, 2011

If there’s one consistency of the medieval hill towns in Tuscany, it’s the winding, narrow, and charming alleyways that you follow along throughout the town. Once you get off the main street, though, they can all begin to look alike and it’s easy to lose your way. Don’t worry – the towns are small, and [...]
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by Mary Jo Manzanares on May 6, 2011

The Coliseum was built between 72-80 AD and was the center of the Rome. The building had four floors, three tiers of arches, an attic, and a cellar area where the lions and other fierce beasts were housed. On top of the attic was a shade that could be pulled over the arena for protection [...]
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