by eliasc64 | May 29, 2015 | Destinations, Europe, Short Visits, Spain
This was my second visit to Barcelona. The previous visit for business purposes (here) so I had very limited time to walk around. This time, it was different. Four days only, joined by friends and my kids, but we had plenty of time to walk around and soak in the city...
by eliasc64 | Nov 22, 2014 | Destinations, Europe, Greece, Lightbox
Thousands of islands are scattered around the the Aegean Sea, a unique setup of superb beaches, beautiful villages, warm people and great food. If I had to tag the Aegean with one word that would blue. These photos were taken over the last years in some of my many...
by eliasc64 | Oct 19, 2014 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, Trips
South Italy is a land of historical diversity and continuity, active volcanoes, excellent food and warm people. I can hardly think of a reason I had not visited earlier this place, so close to Greece and yet so off my destination lists. Anyway, here we are, early...
by eliasc64 | Oct 19, 2014 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, South Italy 2014 trip
This time it took less than thirty minutes to clear with the formalities at the rental car pickup in Naples airport and the good news was that they had a full tank return policy, not like the rental company in Sicily that I had to return the car empty. Since it is...
by eliasc64 | Oct 19, 2014 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, South Italy 2014 trip
We stayed at a beautiful but overpriced lodge right next to the Valley of Temples where we were able to observe the night lighted monuments in all their glory. The next morning we headed to the archaeological park and joined a small group for a two hour walk along the...