Europe

Europe is an amazing place, so much history and beautiful places that it can take a lifetime to fully explore. Personally, I love going to Europe. I can’t get enough.

Of course I love Europe, that’s where my favorite place is…Rome!!!

The Map

This map features the countries I have written on, including Turkey (because I can). For a more extensive map of travels, click here.

 

 

Below is a complete list of every post about someplace in Europe. Check them out!


Malta: Wandering the Silent City

Take a stroll through the picturesque streets of Mdina, Malta. Continue reading

Malta: Wandering Valletta

Valletta from nearby Sliema,

Explorations of the smallest capital city in Europe, belonging to one of the smallest countries. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 24, Wandering Cardiff

Explorations of the great Welsh capital of Cardiff. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 23, Hellfire Pass and a Patron Saint

Hellfire Pass. Wales

From Snowdonia National Park to Saint Davids, explore Western Wales. Continue reading

Wandering Arles

amphitheater. Arles, France

Explorations of a picturesque Southern French town. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 22, Chester and Some Welsh Castles

Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales

Explore the medieval town of Chester and a couple of awesome castles in Northern Wales. Continue reading

Wandering Mantua

Piazza Sordello. Mantua, Italy

Explorations of a lovely Northern Italian city full of wonderful palaces and churches. Continue reading

The Catacombs of Naples

Catacombs of San Gennaro. Naples, Italy

They are grisly, dark and awesome! Check out the Catacombs of Naples! Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 21, Wandering Liverpool

Liverpool Cathedral. Liverpool, England

A rainy day exploring the great British city of Liverpool. Continue reading

The Long Room

the Long Room. Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland

Explore one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Continue reading

Church of Kings

Tombs of Louis XII (1462-1515) and his wife, Anne de Bretagne (1477-1514). St. Denis Basilica. Paris, France

Located in the suburbs of Paris is the final resting place of the kings of France. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 20, Carlisle to Penrith

Carlisle Cathedral. Carlisle, England

A cathedral, an abbey, castle ruins and even a mysterious stone circle, all the British staples in just one day.  Continue reading

Wandering Bath

Roman Baths. Bath, England

Ancient Roman, Tudor and Neo-classical architecture dot this lovely Somerset city. Bath is a lovely place to wander and explore. Continue reading

Highgate Cemetery

Highgate Cemetery. London, England

Explore an old, overgrown cemetery on the north side of London, England. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 18-19, Western Scotland

Caerlaverock Castle. Scotland, United Kingdom

Castles, history, and views. What more can you ask for? Explore Western Scotland with me. Continue reading

Glendalough

Glendalough, Ireland

Explore the ruins of a monastic city in the wilds of Ireland. Continue reading

Wandering Ravenna

Ravenna, Italy

Explorations of a city full of the most wonderful mosaics ever. Seriously, they are awesome. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 17, the Isle of Skye

Coast near Lealt Falls. Isle of Skye. Scotland. United Kingdom

Visiting the Isle of Skye was like a dream. See for yourself.  Continue reading

Wandering Nice

Nice, France

This Southern French town is really nice. Continue reading

Assos

The Temple of Athena. Assos, Turkey

Walk in the footsteps of Aristotle in Assos, a seaside Turkish town that hasn’t changed much since the days of Ancient Greece. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 15-16, Northern Scottish Highlands

Eilean Donan Castle. Scottish Highlands

Castles, historic towns, waterfalls, lighthouses and the Highlands. Northern Scotland has so much to offer. Continue reading

Wandering San Marino

Piazza della Liberta. San Marino

Explorations of the oldest republic in the world. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 14, the Central Highlands

Loch Lochy

Bowl-shaped mountains, separated by lochs of dark blue water and endless, treeless moors, dot the landscape. Intrigued yet? Continue reading

Wandering Bruges

Bruges, Belgium

Explorations of a picturesque Flemish city famous for its canals and medieval buildings. Continue reading

Emperor Nero’s Villa

Villa Poppaea, Oplontis, Italy

Explore a villa once owned by one of Ancient Rome’s most infamous emperors. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 12-13, Aberdeenshire, Mostly

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Explore the richness of Northern Scotland with two history-filled days in Angus and Aberdeenshire. Continue reading

Wandering Rovinj

Rovinj, Croatia

Wander the adorable cobblestone streets of Rovinj, Croatia.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 11, Stirling to St. Andrews

Doune Castle. Scotland, United Kingdom

Check out the history that surrounds Scotland’s Firth of Forth. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Vatican

St. Peter's Basilica. Vatican

Explore the immense beauty of Vatican City. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 10, Wandering Edinburgh

Old Town. Edinburgh. Scotland

Heading into Scotland with explorations of its most famous city. Continue reading

The Catacombs of Paris

Stacked bones in the catacombs of Paris, which has been a tourist attraction for over a century.

Explore Paris’ macabre side. Get ready for some bones, lots and lots of bones. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Museums

Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy

Explorations of my favorite city in the world’s museums.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 9, Castles of Northumberland

Alnwick Castle. Northumberland. England. United Kingdom

Castles, Castles and more bloody Castles–the bloody borderland between England and Scotland is rife with castles perfect for any history buff. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Churches

Santa Maria in Aracoeli. Rome, Italy

Rome is famous for its churches. These are only a few of many you need to visit.  Continue reading

Genoa’s Staglieno Cemetery

Tomb. Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno. Genoa (Genova), Italy

Life-like statues and huge mausoleums, check out the amazing Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 8, Northern Yorkshire

Tynemouth Priory. Tynemouth, England.

Northern Yorkshire is a history buffs dream with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, abbey ruins, castles and much, much more. Continue reading

Istanbul’s Spice Market

Spices. Istanbul Spice Market. Turkey

Stop and smell the cinnamon! Check out Istanbul’s amazing Spice Market. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Streets

The Tiber River . Rome, Italy.

Wander the narrow, winding streets of Rome.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 7, Yorkshire

Castle Howard. Yorkshire, England.

Celts, cathedrals and castles that aren’t really castles—Yorkshire’s a history buff wonderland. Continue reading

Wandering Rome: the Ancient City

Roman Forum. Rome, Italy.

Rome is full of ruins from its ancient past. Come explore them with me.  Continue reading

Hay-On-Wye

Hay-On-Wye. Wales, United Kingdom.

Find out why one Welsh town devoted itself to the written word. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 6, Exploring Lincolnshire

Grand houses, Knights Templar towers and extravagant cathedrals, Lincolnshire has it all. Continue reading

Wandering Pisa: More Than Just a Tower

Santa Maria Assunta, Leaning Tower. Pisa, Italy.

There is much more to this Tuscan city than its Leaning Tower.  Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 5, Norfolk

Cloister. Norwich Cathedral. Norwich, England

The adventure continues in Norfolk, an English county whose history has blood, churches and castles: all the European staples in one convenient package. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 4, A Visit to Ely and Bury St. Edmunds

St. Edmundsbury Cathedral. Bury St. Edmunds, England.

The adventure continues in the Fens, an ancient marsh filled with beautiful churches, and a ruined monastery in Suffolk. Continue reading

Wandering Verona

River Adige and the Ponte Pietra. Verona, Italy.

Explorations of a delightful city in Northern Italy that has been around since Ancient Rome. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 3, Pilgrimages and Colleges

Canterbury Cathedral, England.

From a shrine to a saint, the remains of a grand Roman villa and a chapel built by a king, explore South-East England. Continue reading

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France.

Check out Paris’ largest cemetery, the most visited cemetery in the world. Continue reading

Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 2, Southeast England

Bodiam Castle, England.

The adventure continues. From an impressive castle to a game changing battle, explore the southeast coast of Britain. Continue reading

Wandering Medieval York

view from central tower of York Minster, York, England

York, England is a magical town full of unique medieval buildings still preserved to this day. Continue reading