Xian was the start of the Silk Road and at one time the largest city in the world.  Today the city of eight million is booming, and still home home to the famous "Terracotta Warriors" and other great attractions. Here are its do-not-misses:.

1. The Terra Cotta Warriors: The sight of thousands of life-size terra…

                                                Entry into the town - only resident vehicles allowed!

Departure Rome and on to Dozza

Staying at a Farm/Vineyard just below the medieval Village of…

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Please join us for the 2015 MIDSUMMER PARTY at THE PARRISH MUSEUM in THE HAMPTONS in WATER MILL, NY. The highlight of the Hamptons summer social season, this annual event brings together almost 1,000 artists, philanthropists, business…

It's out last day on the farm :( sad faces.

 – Dozza festival in evening We'll be going with out host family.

Another AMAZING Italian breakfast fresh fruit, just made ricotta cheese, cereals, fresh bread and nutella, oh I forgot to mention – ESPRESSO As I sit here an work today the room fills with the smell of freshly baked bread and the girls chatting like girls in Italian. It’s such a peaceful, happy place here in Dozza. I could call it my 3rd home. If I said 2nd my…

Perched on a hill overlooking the valley of the river Sellustra, surrounded by vineyards, Dozza is a medieval village just a short 35 minutes from Bologna.  Dizza sits on the border between Emilia and Romagna, classified as one of the “100 most beautiful borghi(historic villages) of Italy.”



I hiked to the small town through farm land and up a steep path to discover Dozza. About 15 minutes tops to get…

 

Called 1030a spoke with woman. Green Line tours. Ph..  39 064827480.  She advised 130p pickup in lobby for tour. They were there just a few mins after 130pm

Vatican city is separate from Italy. The Pope rules it.  Unfortunately he was not in the area the day we toured. We were told her was up in the North Country visiting his…

Jaipur or the famous “Pink City” sprawled in a riot of colour and charisma, rainbow hued textiles and glittering diamond and precious stone ornaments, elegant edifices, graceful palaces and impregnable fortresses – all juxtaposed against the silhouettes of the Aravalli hills, standing sentinel over a priceless cultural legacy and a royal tradition captured in the annals of history! Eager visitors throng to this charismatic capital city of Rajasthan – with its kaleidoscopic images and…

Hyderabad – the royal city of the erstwhile Nizams, the historic capital city of the southern state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad with its famous Charminar, aromatic biryanis and lustrous pearls fashioned into many a gorgeous ornament to adorn a bridal neck.An erstwhile trading centre in glittering diamonds, this city of the famous haleem and associated with the historic Asaf Jahi Nizams and Qutb Shahi dynasty, is spread along 625 kilometres of the…

Gurgaon – the new Mecca of the successful and the aspiring, the sophisticated and the rich, the ambitious and the achievement-oriented, with goals to be met in the race of humanity towards high standards of living and partying in style! Here, stylish hotels accommodate the bold and the beautiful, the daring and the diligent and all the categories of society in between! However, since excess can lead to health problems, classy hotels in Gurgaon near Medanta hospital have burgeoned and…

Rajasthan, the dessert state of India is not only known for its beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations but also for its cultural heritage that is depicted by the numerous temples in the state. The temples of Rajasthan are in fact some of the most excellent tourist attractions of the state. While some of them were built more than a few centuries ago, there are many that boast of amazing architecture too. Here is a quick…

Bangalore – the big and beautiful, bustling capital city of the sprawling Southern state of Karnataka on the Deccan plateau. Distinctive as an outstanding exporter of IT technology from India and distinguished by its impressive architectural edifices, gracious gardens, plethora of universities and research organization, it attracts an amazing melange of diverse visitors throughout the year. And rising to the challenge, hospitable hotels in Bangalore near Marathahalli munificently open their…

Kerala, with its sylvan beauty and enjoying the exotic sobriquet of “God’s Own Country”, enjoys approximately 600 kilometres of a scenic coastline along the picturesque tropical Malabar Coast. Famous for its palm-lined beaches and the beguiling beauty of its backwaters, a fascinating network of waterways and canals popular for leisurely and romantic cruises, it is favourite destination for global and domestic tourists alike! With captivating Kerala hotels and many upscale…

If you are planning to have a tour of the North Asian part of the world then you should definitely visit Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a place, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range. You not only have beautiful natural vegetation there but simultaneously there are delightful gardens like the Rock Garden, which every year brings back its tourists.



If you are a nature lover then you should stay in one of the…

Delhi welcomes thousands of tourists and migrants everyday and strives to provide them with the best of facilities. The city, home to millions of people witnesses hundreds of success and failure stories everyday. While migrants come here in search of better education, work and medical facilities, tourists come here to explore the depths of this gorgeous city. The city is very well connected via road, rail and air and often has visitors staying for a day or even a few hours. Day use rooms in…

After living in Australia more than 20 years, I can say that there are still aspect of Australian cuisine that I find worth exploring and learning about. What defines food of the country I now call home? Traditionally a lot of meat, but since the whole continent is surrounded by the sea/ocean there is an …

Bird watching in Kenya

East Africa is one of the richest bird areas in the world. With a wealth of different habitats, often close to each other, it's quite easy to spot over 100 species during your Bird watching adventure in Kenya.Although many of the birds are brightly colored…

Tourist Attractions

ROME in 2 DAYS - were to start.

Well the Best Western offered a full American breakfast that was included so we started here .Breakfast was good! They offered crossaints butter & james, breads, meat & cheese and the coffee was ESPRESSO with steamed milk - omg so good!

Off to the Colosseum today. It’s a beautiful sunny day in Rome.

Today we ventured off on foot to the…

On this day,we pick you up from your hotel or at agreed pick up point to begin our journey to the world`s famous Masai Mara.This is around 7:30am in the morning…