Destination of the Month: Florence in 30 Pictures – A Focal Point

Most people would think March is too early to visit Florence.  But, they would be wrong.  I contend that spring is one of the best times of the year to visit this Tuscan capital on the Arno. While you may not get to experience the best of Tuscany as a …

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: 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 …