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Experiencing Italy — A First-Timer’s Itinerary — Siena
For independent first time visitors, a do-it-yourself journey through the most popular sites of Italy — Siena
Experiencing Italy — A First-Timer’s Itinerary — Florence
Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscan region, owes its reputation as the “Cradle of the Renaissance” to the Medici family, who for three centuries, dominated the Florentine political life and shaped the city into one of Europe’s major artistic and cultural centers.
Experiencing Italy — A First-Timer’s Itinerary — Venice
For independent first time visitors, a do-it-yourself journey through the most popular sites of Italy — Venice.
Experiencing Italy — A First-Timer’s Itinerary — Rome
For independent first time visitors, a do-it-yourself journey through the most popular sites of Italy.
A Roadtrip Back to Medieval France — Deep in the Aveyron
A little known region on the remote southern edge of the Massif Central, the picturesque Aveyron is a treasure trove medieval history.
A Roadtrip Back to Medieval France — Rodez
From its hilltop perch at the southern edge of the Massif Central, the majestic Gothic Cathedral of Rodez beckons visitors to experience the rich medieval past of the city.
A Roadtrip Back to Medieval France – The Abbey of Conques
Deep in the forested hills of a remote corner of Southwestern France, the ancient Abbey of Conques takes visitors back to the Middle Ages.
An Irish Roadtrip — From the Burren to the Dingle Peninsula
From Galway to the Dingle Peninsula, an especially scenic drive around County Clare the Wild Atlantic Way. .
An Irish Roadtrip — Connemara
Connemara is a breathtaking kaleidoscope of rusty bogs, lonely hills and soaring crags rising from slate blue lakes.
An Irish Roadtrip — Brú na Bóinne and the Giant’s Causeway
It’s a one-hour drive north from Dublin to Brú na Bóinne, and 5,000 years back in time.
In and around Palermo – The Great Byzantine Mosaics of Sicily
Commissioned during the 12th century by Sicily’s Norman rulers and largely the work of Greek mosaicists brought to Sicily from Constantinople, some of the most breathtaking examples of Byzantine mosaics in the world decorate the churches and cathedrals in and around Palermo.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — Agrigento
Once known to the Greeks as Akragas, Agrigento was founded around 580 BC by settlers from Rhodes and Crete, and soon became one of the preeminent cities of the Hellenic world. The memories of its grandeur can still be found today in The Valley of the Temples.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — Into the Hellenic World
On the south-western coast of Sicily, the ancient city of Selinunte was once one of the richest and most influential cities in the Hellenic World. Today, its awe-inspiring ruins make it one of the largest archaeological sites in Europe.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — Marsala to Mazara del Vallo
From early Phoenician settlements to modern coastal towns, the ports of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo narrate three millennia of rich Sicilian history.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — From Segesta to Motya
Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, has been a crossroads of history since ancient times. From the Greek and Phoenicians to the Carthaginians and the Romans, all have left their indelible mark on the land.
African Diaries — Selous. The Gem of Tanzania’s Southern Circuit
First declared a protected area over a century ago, Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve expanded over time to become one of the largest and richest faunal protected areas in Africa.
African Diaries — The Remote Parks of Tanzania’s Southern Circuit
Home to some of the most unspoiled tacts of wilderness in Africa, the remote national parks of Southern Tanzania offer an authentic bush experience far from the popular tourists destinations.
African Diaries — The Wetland Eden of the Okavango Delta
Rated one of the of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Okavango Delta is considered one of the most pristine oasis in the world.
African Diaries – Kenya’s Magical Mara
Kenya’s world-renowned Maasai Mara ecosystem is one of the most important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa.
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
