Great Drives: The High Mountain Passes to Switzerland

I was going to make this a focal point post, but I then realized that I did this drive when I was still an amateur photographer so there weren’t enough good photos to warrant that kind of post. Bear with me as I relate my journeys through the Maloja and …

Focal Point: 6 Pictures from Mt. Eden, the Peak of Auckland

Mt. Eden is a dormant volcano near Auckland, New Zealand and is the highest point on the isthmus bearing the same name. The peak is easily accessible through public transportation and the best time to visit are either of the golden hours (sunset or sunrise).

Focal Point: 6 Pictures of St. Moritz, Switzerland

As I tried to speed through this trip report, I realized that I forgot to mention our fantastic day trip to St. Moritz. St. Moritz is about a two hour drive from the Menaggio villa, and the plan was to take a ride on the beautiful Bernina Express. But of course due …

Focal Point: 10 Pictures of Rome

No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to the Italian capital, which has been around for more than 2500 years. Rome is what I call one of the “three giants of Europe” alongside London, and Paris. I say “giants” because you can spend a countless number of days …

Focal Point: 6 Pictures of Lake Como

Lake Como has been the vacationing home of the aristocrats and famous long before George Clooney’s wedding (actually since the time of the Romans). Not only is the lake spectacular due to its positioning next to the Italian Alps, but also due to the prestigious towns and villages along the …