Ravello: One of Italy’s Most Scenic Towns
June 5, 2015 | Posted in HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
There may be more stunning places in the world that I have not yet visited, but I cannot think of any that have taken my breath away like Ravello, Italy. This quiet, ancient town on the Amalfi Coast of Italy is located high up on a cliff, offering incredible views of the coastline below…
Book Review: The Towers of Tuscany by Carol M. Cram
February 14, 2015 | Posted in HISTORICAL | By sockii
Sofia Barducci is the daughter of a highly regarded painter in the medieval Italian town of San Gimignano. When she was younger, she learned how to paint and draw from her father, and though the lessons were often hard and grueling she developed a fine talent herself…
