Despite the cold of a midwestern winter, I was able to check out a number of Chicago’s architectural highlights.
Gallery: Tuscany
Snaps during a week exploring Tuscany with friends, from big city sights to peaceful countryside.
Two nights in… Salzburg
An overview of my Club Europe flights and sightseeing in Salzburg; plus a luxury hotel that didn’t quite hit the mark.
An extended visit to Hallstatt
I spent a few relaxing days by the Hallstätter See, staying in Obertraun and heading up into Dachstein Krippenstein.
Gallery: Brussels 2018
Mostly architectural shots, but a smattering of street art too from our most recent visit.
A Tour of Art Nouveau Brussels
Exploring a selection of Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels, the birthplace of this remarkable architectural style.
Visting Etna and Alcantara from Taormina
Mt Etna in three courses: a gentle stroll around the Silvestri craters; a more demanding hike up from the cable car station; and paddling in the refreshing waters of the Alcantara gorge.
Gallery: Pompeii
Photos from a trip back in time.
Visiting Pompeii from Naples
The frozen-in-time Roman settlement of Pompeii was a bit of challenge to visit without joining a tour group – but it was easily worth the effort! Here’s what we learnt.
Gallery: Verona
Pictures from our second major stop, an old favourite of Alaina’s.
Gallery: The Bernina Express
Although a challenging environment – and one I wanted to enjoy! – I managed a few reasonable shots on the Bernina Express.
The Bernina Express
Getting from Switzerland to Italy in style – by narrow gauge railway across the Alps.
Gallery: Rome 2015
Photo highlights from our winter visit to Rome.
Three nights in… Strasbourg
A very green Easter weekend in France – traveling by train, and exploring by bike! Thus justifying a pancake-based diet throughout.
Gallery: Rome
Highlights from the tourist trail during my first visit to Rome, June 2013.
Gallery: Assisi
A few sights from my academic trip to Assisi, March 2012
Gallery: Malta and Comino
Discovering the cities and scenery of Malta – plus Comino’s bue lagoon.
Gallery: Banff and Lake Louise
Photos from my visit to the Banff International Research Station, and a side trip to Lake Louise.