Island with a Difference We have visited most parts of Italy at different times. We are doing a note on Sicily on the basis that it is a fascinating and very attractive place and also, maybe, a place less visited. It is about 30% of size of Ireland and packed with...
This was a short 3 week toe-in-the-water visit to Sardinia and was a most pleasant experience – people, history, scenery and towns.We stayed in Carbonia in the SW. An interesting purpose-built town, built in 2 years by Mussolini in 1936. It was built around the...
A curiosity which we eventually visited. We would never have anticipated that there was so much to see in Malta and Gozo. The Capital Valetta is remarkable, so much to see and do. Unquestionably the highlight is St Johns Cathedral – the art is spectacular...
Over the years we have made several trips to this interesting and exotic city where Europe meets Asia. We have always found it a most attractive and friendly place (mind you, I was almost arrested for painting the Hajia Sofia-yeah really!)The main attractions,...
We have visited and painted in this area many times. We have generally stayed near Antibes or in Beausoleil beside Monaco. The following are our thoughts strongly influenced by the Arty-farty perspective. We usually fly to Nice and hire a small car-this makes it...
