Naples
A First Look at Pompeii Welcome to Pompeii. This page and the 6 that follow will give you an idea of what to expect when you visit the ancient city. Get the history and introduction on this page, then continue through the rest to get an idea of what life was like in...
Tuscany
For visitors to Italy the Leaning Tower of Pisa is practically a mandatory stop. This is a well known and generally accepted fact. This has a great affect the local economy of Pisa but, for the visitor this lends to a very touristy vibe. The day of our visit there was...
Tuscany
The history of Pisa began 180 years before Christ on the banks of the Arno River, approximately ten miles inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Known as Pisae, a Roman colony, the settlement displayed some Ligurian and Etruscan influence. Through 800 AD, the Pisans were...
Naples
Italy Collection Video Tourist I love YouTube! These videos show some of the incredible sites and curiosities that you would find on arrival in Naples. These videos are nice, but to truly experience the flavor of Napoli, one must visit. You have not lived until you...
Naples
Mt. Vesuvius is one of the worlds most studied volcanoes. It has an altitude of 1281 meters and covers an area of about 480 sq. km. The most noteworthy event in Vesuvius’ history occurred in 79 AD. That is the year that Vesuvius brought an end to the cities of...
