Seeing Naples in a Day
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Mar 4, 2020 | Art, Europe, Italy, Travel
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the largest city in Southern Italy -Naples is a fascinating, chaotic place to visit, but is it possible to see Naples in a day? Yes, we covered a lot of ground in one day but we appreciated the raw...
Venice Islands in One Day
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Nov 20, 2019 | Europe, Italy, Travel
Unable to find a direct flight back to our current home in Malta after our week in Slovenia, we jumped in a shared taxi to nearby Italy. We had managed to find cheap flights home from Treviso Airport on Ryan Air. Now being so close to Venice, it would be silly not to...
What does it Cost to Live for a Month on Sardinia
by Guest | Jul 17, 2019 | Europe, Europe, Italy, Travel, What Does it Cost
Sunset Over Cagliari Sardinia Why Move To Sardinia I love traveling, but I believe that there is no such place as home. I am from Cagliari, the beautiful capital of Sardinia, the second biggest island in the Mediterranean. It is a lovely historic city, where the...
Driving the Amalfi Coast
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Feb 5, 2018 | Adventure, Europe, Italy, Landscape, Markets, Photography, Photography, Travel
Driving the Amalfi Coast makes for a great day trip from Naples, particularly out of season when the traffic is lighter, as it's a full day. If you get the chance to stay overnight somewhere along the way, then even better. The road is well-known for its hairpin...
Our Ultimate Guide to 3 Days in Rome on a Budget
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Jan 25, 2018 | Adventure, Buildings, Europe, Italy, Photography, Photography, Temples, Travel
What to Do With 3 Days in Rome What can I say? Rome is our current favourite city. Yes, I know our favourite cities change pretty regularly, but Rome offers so much history, so much good food, what's not to love. Even with only three days in Rome, it is still a city...
Visiting Herculaneum (Ercolano) Italy with Photos
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Jan 24, 2018 | Adventure, Europe, Italy, Photography, Travel
The Ruins of Herculaneum (Ercolano) Next to Naples, Italy When Jonathan and I agreed to housesit for two daft dogs and a cat in Naples, we couldn't wait to visit nearby Pompeii, which had been on my personal bucket list for years. But as soon as we mentioned this to...
Images of Pompeii Along With Some Tips for Visiting
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Jan 22, 2018 | Art, Europe, Italy, Photography, Travel, Travel Tips
Modern Giant Bronze Sculpture of Apollo by Igor Mitoraj Overlooks Modern Pompeii from the Ruins of the Old If you are staying near Naples, Italy, a visit to Pompeii is a must see and makes for a great day trip. The site is an incredible memorial to the eruption of...
What Does it Cost to Live for a Month in Rome?
by Guest | Apr 3, 2015 | Europe, Europe, Italy, Travel, What Does it Cost
What is it Like to Live in Rome While it can't be compared to Asian destinations such as Thailand and China, a life in the Italian capital can prove less costly than one might think. True, the Euro is a strong currency, but if you live in Rome you will learn all...