Heavenlya Ravenna

Ravenna was the capital of the Roman Empire for 50+ years and after the sunrise finishing wedding celebrations I felt 50+ (finally my IQ meets my age)…so Ravenna started with time dedicated to h... Read More

Food Glorious Food

What do you say about Modena, Bologna and Verona except don’t talk with your mouth full – for eating is what you will be doing most of the time. And it is delicious, mouth watering with ne... Read More

Christo’s Canvas

Christo has been a idol of mine since I was young. He was wrapping buildings around the world in his trademark colour when I was wrapping my sandwiches in cling-wrap for school. One event I decided to... Read More

A Caprieve

Dear friends, know that I am well (after my last post you must be so concerned) as I write to you from paradise. A reprieve, if you may, from normality here on the island of Capri in southern Italy. I... Read More

The Amalfi Boast

The dream come true – holidaying along the Amalfi Coast. I had come so close last year when I sailed on the beautiful Exotica from Rome to Naples…this time there would be no stopping me an... Read More

The Ponza Scheme

One is always wary of any scheme, but when it is called The Ponza Scheme…bells start ringing.  Thankfully they were the bells of the floating palace that is the yacht Exotica, and the concept w... Read More