Tag: diaries
Lisbon express breaks
Barely back from Porto, it's time for me to take to the skies and Portugal again, but this time to Lisbon for a very, very short stay without much tourist appeal.
I absolutely had to see Laura Laune's new...
Debriefing my stay in Porto
For a first-timer, this trip to Porto lived up to all its promises in every respect. In the end, it was just as pleasant as Lisbon, albeit in a totally different style.
You'll find a summary of the...
Visiting Porto
I had high expectations of my visit to Porto and I wasn't disappointed. The city offers an interesting cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes and a pleasant setting in which to stroll.
But plan your visits well: the streets are very...
Quick Business Trip in Philadelphia
Another quick trip, this time to Philadelphia for a few business meetings.
Transportation
As for transportation, I'll be booking my Domestic First flights on American Airlines, via the airline's website.
To maximize my accumulation of Tier Points on my oneworld loyalty program,...
Off to Porto
Having just returned from a delightful stay in Sicily, it's already time to set off on new adventures, and my next destination is Porto. I've always been drawn to this city, but up until now I'd mainly been to...
Debriefing my stay in Sicily
I had high expectations of this trip to Sicily, and to say the least, I wasn't disappointed. I'd even go so far as to say that in some respects it exceeded my expectations. So it's time for the traditional...
Visiting Syracuse
Syracuse is a truly beautiful city to visit, with its Greek and Roman-influenced past. It's a harmonious blend of history, culture and Mediterranean landscapes, a destination that combines culture and relaxation, without pretension.
I'd already had the opportunity to...
Visiting Taormina
It's impossible to stay in Catania and not drive the 40 kilometers or so to Taormina. Olivier took me there once when we were in Catania for the weekend for a family visit, but it was late in January,...
Visiting Catania
First stop on this Italian tour: Catania.
Founded in the 8th century BC by the Greeks, Catania has been a crossroads of civilizations, successively occupied by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. These influences are reflected in its architectural heritage,...