Europe

Looking out of a double church door, Corniglia, Italy.

Corniglia

During our summer trip to Italy, we spent four nights along the Ligurian Coast in the Cinque Terre.  Although we stayed in Vernazza, we made a point ...

Riomaggiore, Italy

Ten Photos From Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore is one of the five towns that make up Italy's Cinque Terre.  It's the southern-most of the five, and I found it to be one of the most ...

Camogli, Italy

A Beautiful Day in Camogli

We've recently returned from a trip to Italy.  We visited tourist favorites like Florence, Pisa, and the Cinque Terre villages.  The least touristy ...

Villefranche-sur-Mer

During our June 2015 trip to the French Riviera, we took a day trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer.  Villefranche is just a few stops away from the main ...

View from Exotic Garden, Eze

Eze

During our June 2015 trip to the French Riviera, we decided to take a trip to Eze.  After a bit of planning, we found it quite easy to take the ...

View of Monaco from Monaco-Ville

A Quick Stop in Monaco

During our July 2015 trip to the French Riviera, we decided to hop a train from Nice to Monaco.  It's a short distance -- the ride takes only 15 ...

Tourists take in the view from one of the Colline du Chateau overlooks

Beaches and Views of Nice

Simply put, Nice was one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited.  There's something magical about the light there....combined with the ...

Menton

During our June 2015 trip to Nice, we took a day trip to Monaco and Menton.  Menton is the last city on the French Riviera before you enter Italy. ...

Bicycle in Old Nice

Photos from Old Nice

Vieille Ville, or Old Nice, is a neighborhood that hearkens back to times before the automobile, when streets were narrow and cobbled.  The pastel ...

A cyclist passes through Place Massena

In and Around Place Massena

Place Massena is the beating heart of Nice.  This beautiful plaza with its black and white patterned tile is surrounded by beautiful buildings ...