Category Archives: Europe

Forget sunny days on this trip!

Posted on May 22, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We welcomed the sunny skies on this trip until we realized our photography suffered from the glare and shadows.  Bring on the clouds, the darkening skies, and even a little mist!  All would be welcome. After too many days straight … Continue reading →

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Stretching ourselves

Posted on May 17, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We needed a break from touring museums and the crowds. On a beautiful sunny day, we started our walk, passing through the Porta Romana, the southernmost gate in the walls leaving the old city of Florence.  We had a destination in … Continue reading →

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Hidden and private

Posted on May 12, 2018 by simpletravelourway

On a walk in our new Florence neighborhood – the Oltrarno area – we discovered something rather mysterious. A very long and very high wall extended the length of several city blocks near our apartment. We could see glorious mature trees … Continue reading →

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The main attractions

Posted on May 7, 2018 by simpletravelourway

Almost all tourists to Florence, Italy follow a well-worn path to the top three sites, and we were no exception: We discovered on our first visit that Florence has so much more to see than can be done in a … Continue reading →

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A perfect day and so close to Florence

Posted on May 2, 2018 by simpletravelourway

When we travel we explore where we are.  Usually there is so much to see where we are that we choose not to spend precious time traveling out and about on day excursions. The time had come for an exception. We scanned … Continue reading →

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Time for the little things while traveling

Posted on April 27, 2018 by simpletravelourway

When traveling, it’s good to take time for the little things that nourish the soul.  Easily said, but not often done.   In the rush of trying to experience an exciting new destination, most travelers are unprepared to pause for those … Continue reading →

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A trip inspired by a photo and a ring

Posted on April 20, 2018 by simpletravelourway

Years ago we visited Florence, Italy – but only for a week. One week is not long enough! When it came time to plan a longer stay, we hoped Beth’s brother, Tom, and his wife, Barbara, would join us. Beth … Continue reading →

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Spending a Month on an Island: Corfu

Posted on April 16, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We planned to stay at an apartment, in a small town (population is almost 40,000), on an island (population of 97,000). Does that sound limiting to you?   It did give us pause. Would there be enough to see and do? … Continue reading →

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What is “old” for a traveller?

Posted on April 12, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We are no longer young, and neither, for that matter, is Corfu. Age is a relative thing. Corfu’s Old Town, where we stayed, has both an Old Fortress and a New Fortress. The origins of the Old Fortress date back … Continue reading →

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A tradition of 400 years (and we almost missed it)

Posted on April 8, 2018 by simpletravelourway

It started with curiosity about the red steeple we viewed from our bedroom window in Corfu. With a google search we discovered it was the Greek Orthodox Church of St Spyridon. (Who?) Another google search informed us that St Spyridon, … Continue reading →

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