History

Learn all about the fascinating stories and personalities that have shaped the course of history in the world's greatest cities, from Rome to Barcelona and beyond.

Food and Wine Pastiera Between Myth and Legend: The Story of a Classic Easter Recipe from Naples

Pastiera Between Myth and Legend: The Story of a Classic Easter Recipe from Naples

To celebrate Easter, this week our blog is devoted to pastiera - a remarkable Neapolitan Easter cake...

Wed 05 Apr 2023

History

Visiting the Ancient Agora of Athens

See the ruins of the ancient Agora of Athens and learn about the daily lives of Athenians.

Tue 04 Apr 2023

History

All aboard the Orient Express, final stop Istanbul!

Following the Orient Express to her final stop of Istanbul finding some of the cities best hidden ...

Mon 08 May 2023

Things to do Seven days on the Island of Crete

Seven days on the Island of Crete

What to do in Seven days on the Island of Crete

Wed 29 Mar 2023

Hidden Sights The Peak of Athens - Mount Lycabettus

The Peak of Athens - Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus and Kolonaki are two of the best off-the-beaten path destinations in Athens.

Wed 22 Mar 2023

Hidden Sights Hidden Rome: The Bombing of San Lorenzo

Hidden Rome: The Bombing of San Lorenzo

Discover the hidden history of San Lorenzo in Rome, and learn the tragic tale of its bombing during ...

Mon 13 Mar 2023

History

The Highlights of the Acropolis

A history of the Acropolis from the early days till the present, including the Parthenon, Erechtheio ...

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Things to do Up Up and Away! Best ways to explore Cappadocia and its famed Fairy Chimneys.

Up Up and Away! Best ways to explore Cappadocia and its famed Fairy Chimneys.

Best ways to see the beauty and wonder of Cappadocia, from hiking the valleys, visiting the cave ...

Mon 24 Apr 2023

Art

Suspended Between Salvation and Damnation: Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel

Learn the fascinating story behind Michelangelo's Last Judgement fresco in the Sistine Chapel, and ...

Fri 03 Mar 2023

Things to do 10 Best Attractions on the Island of Crete

10 Best Attractions on the Island of Crete

10 of the best things to do and see on the island of Crete

Thu 02 Mar 2023

Art

Five Things You Didn't Know about the Mona Lisa: Legend, Rumor and Backstory Reveal Her Secrets

The most famous painting in the world still has a few things to hide. Some of those mysteries have ...

Mon 21 Aug 2023

Things to do A Walk Down the Most Beautiful Boulevard in the World: Avenue des Champs-Elysées

A Walk Down the Most Beautiful Boulevard in the World: Avenue des Champs-Elysées

Shopping, dining, strolling, seeing and being seen. There’s everything you want on the Champs-Elys ...

Mon 07 Aug 2023

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History

Pastiera Between Myth and Legend: The Story of a Classic Easter Recipe from Naples

Visiting the Ancient Agora of Athens

All aboard the Orient Express, final stop Istanbul!

Seven days on the Island of Crete

The Peak of Athens - Mount Lycabettus

Hidden Rome: The Bombing of San Lorenzo

The Highlights of the Acropolis

Up Up and Away! Best ways to explore Cappadocia and its famed Fairy Chimneys.

Suspended Between Salvation and Damnation: Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel

10 Best Attractions on the Island of Crete

Five Things You Didn't Know about the Mona Lisa: Legend, Rumor and Backstory Reveal Her Secrets

A Walk Down the Most Beautiful Boulevard in the World: Avenue des Champs-Elysées

Early Morning Vatican with Sistine Chapel Semi-Private Tour

St. Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Papal Crypts

Colosseum with Gladiator Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Hill Semi-Private Tour

Private Essential Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica Tour