Salzburg, Austria: Half a Century Later, Secrets from “The Sound of Music”
by Adam Bell
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Salzburg, Austria, a gorgeous baroque city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is much more than the spectacular storybook scenery and architecture that made it an ideal setting for "The Sound of Music".
Salami and Strawberries in Hilly Nemi, Italy
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In Roman times, the wealthy escaped the politics and heat of Rome to relax in the village of Nemi, where sparkling water continues to pour freely from Lake Nemi and into the community fountain. Perhaps they visited in the very places where the men were now sitting, talking and sipping espresso and the children gobbled ice cream.
An Insightful Tour of Umbria and Tuscany
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.... the ambience and beauty of these small villages that date back to Etruscan and Roman times.
My Contender for Europe’s Top Secret Destination is (shhhh) Vitoria-Gasteiz!
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Travel writer Janice Nieder selects Vitoria-Gasteiz in Basque Country as Europe's top destination, outlining where to stay and what to see, eat and do.
Roaming about Salzburg: A Walking Tour of “The Sound of Music” Sites
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Salzburg, Austria is a magical panorama of weathered spires and domes topping Baroque facades with the stately fortress standing sentry and mountains just beyond. Add in pealing church bells and it’s pure bliss.
From Zeus’ Daughter to Jesus’ Mother, Ephesus Has Always Known How to Draw a Crowd
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Ephesus, in Turkey, is one of the most famous cities of antiquity. Dating back to the Neolithic Age, its heyday was the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Barrandov Studios in the Czech Republic: Famous Films Shot Here
by Judith Glynn
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Add “location” to the well-known “lights, camera, action” adage and the focus for the travel industry becomes film tourism. Many destinations know the allure for movie-lovers to walk in the footsteps of a favorite star or to stand in a location where world-class Hollywood and international filmmakers created a scene. A country putting more pizzazz