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ATHENS – MORE THAN JUST THE PARTHENON

When we think of Athens, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Parthenon, perched high on the Acropolis overlooking the city spread out below. As the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, similarly, the Parthenon is surely the symbol of Athens…

MEAUX – A REWARDING DAY TRIP FROM PARIS

Categories: France, Destinations by Navigo

Just 54 kms N.E. of the centre of Paris lies the ancient town of Meaux. The journey from Paris Gare de l’Est (Line P) is around 25-40 mins, depending on what train you take. You can use your Navigo Pass to get there by train as it’s within Zon…

A HUGE ARCHAEOLOGAL SITE, A ROYAL PALACE TO RIVAL TO VERSAILLES, ANOTHER HUGE AMPHITHEATRE, A MEDIEVAL TOWN AND AN IMPRESSIVE AQUEDUCT

Categories: Italy, West Coast

By the time we reached the western end of the Bay of Naples, we thought we couldn’t be surprised any longer at the extraordinary sights of the region. When we reached the archaeological site of ancient Cumae, then the stunning former Royal Pala…

GREAT SIGHTS TO EXPLORE AROUND NAPLES AND A LITTLE ISLAND IN THE BAY

Categories: Italy, West Coast

Naples is such a great base for exploring the area close by, as well as the city itself. The tragedy is that much of the public realm of the city is in terrible condition, poorly maintained and a great deal of senseless vandalism. The city cou…