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The Splendid Mosaics of San Vitale Basilica in Ravenna (Italy).

The Splendid Mosaics of Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna

April 21, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Ravenna is called “The City of Mosaics” for places such as the Basilica di San Vitale. I was dazzled by the Byzantine mosaics that played before my eyes and I couldn’t help but contemplate all its historical attributes of this place, not to mention its architectural magnificence. The first stone

There's an Island in the Middle of Rome and It's Called Tiber (Italy).

There’s an Island in the Middle of Rome and It’s Called Tiber

April 19, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There’s an Island in the Middle of Rome and It’s Called Tiber. The River Tiber is as ancient as the history of Rome, or maybe even older than it. As it snakes and twines around the city through multiple historical places, it seems as if it takes a small siesta

Reasons Why You Should Visit The Duomo in Milan (Italy).

Italy: Reasons Why You Should Visit The Duomo in Milan

April 15, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

In Milan, all roads lead to the Duomo – a gigantic cathedral that is as old as the Roman empire itself. Any visitor who does not visit this place hasn’t been to Milan. Why, oh why? …because I have seen this place and I must say that I was shaken

The Duomo Cathedral in Milan - 7 Top Attractions / Places to Visit in Milan (Things to do and see).

7 Top Attractions / Places to Visit in Milan

April 13, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Milan had been a cultural and political hub of the Roman Empire in the past. Today, it still holds immense importance in terms of attracting tourists from around the world to its bustling modern-day shopping malls, old gothic cathedrals, Byzantine mosaics, and historical citadels. Milan was my last Italian city

5 Interesting Facts About Mausoleo di Galla Pacidia in Ravenna (Italy).

Italy: 5 Interesting Facts About the Mausoleo di Galla Placidia in Ravenna

April 12, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I am an admirer of ancient art. And when I glance back at the time I spent in Mausoleo di Galla Placidia or the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, I feel that my thirst for the arts, especially the mosaic art, had been partly quenched. To describe this small mesmerizing place,

Inside the Sforza Castle - An Oasis of Arts, Culture and History in the Centre of Milan (Italy).

Inside the Sforza Castle – An Oasis of Arts, Culture and History in the Centre of Milan

April 11, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Any fortress or castle in the world carries a piece of history that has passed by and eroded, yet evolved its fabric culturally, architecturally, and religiously. The Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy is no different and this is what I found out after visiting it. Milan, generally, is a welcoming

The Five Villages of Cinque Terre – Which One is the Best to Visit? (Riomaggiore, Italy).

The Five Villages of Cinque Terre – Which One is the Best to Visit?

April 7, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The five fishing villages of the Cinque Terre are the jewels of the crown of the Italian Riviera. For any person who has a knack for hiking at iconic locations that offer an amalgam of views, visiting these jewels is a must. They still exhibit their unique and isolated authenticity

This is the House of Romeo in Verona (Italy).

This is the House of Romeo in Verona

January 18, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

In Verona, after I visited Casa de Giuletta (Juliet’s House), I wasted no time but walked to the house of Romeo. It’s just 3 minutes walk to and from each other. However, it took me 15 minutes to finally figure it out because the street was so quiet. I expected a

Travel Itinerary: A Day in Bologna (Piazza de Maggiore - Italy).

Travel Itinerary: A Day in Bologna

January 17, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I was in Bologna for two full days and nights. However, I only spent a day in Bologna because I spent the second day in Ravenna, a small city which is an hour and 15 minutes by train. Ravenna is a city known for its amazing mosaics, history and architecture.

Travel Itinerary: A Day in Verona, Italy (Self-guided Walking Tour).

Travel Itinerary: A Day in Verona

January 16, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Verona lies in between Venice and Milan. So, if you’re in these two cities, it’s worth getting on the train and spend a day in Verona. Though most of us know Verona from Shakespeare’s tragic story of “Romeo and Juliet,” the city is more than its fame of the star-crossed

Basilica de San Petronio in Bologna Was Instrumental in the Creation of the Leap Year (Italy).

Basilica de San Petronio in Bologna Was Instrumental in the Creation of the Leap Year

January 15, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

It’s a fact that Basilica de San Petronio in Bologna was instrumental in the creation of the leap year (366 days) in our modern-day calendar. Why? Read below. How the leap year came into existence. Inside the Basilica, you’ll find a large sundial, measuring 67.7 meters. This is the world’s

I Rode a Gondola in Venice and I Loved it! (Italy)

I Rode a Gondola in Venice and I Loved it!

January 14, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I rode a gondola in Venice and I loved it! Yes, it’s a very touristy thing to do but you’d never fully experience Venice if you’d passed up this experience. You’ve got to explore the city’s canals by taking a gondola tour! I can assure you that no matter how

This Leaning Tower of Bologna Leans More Than the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy).

This Leaning Tower of Bologna Leans More Than the Leaning Tower of Pisa

January 13, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This leaning of Bologna leans more than the leaning tower of Pisa. The former leans 4 degrees and the latter at 3.97 degrees. Yep, it’s just a tiny difference, really, right? However, the fame of the leaning tower of Bologna is eclipsed by the leaning tower of Pisa. Maybe, it’s

A Leisurely Walk at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Rome, Italy).

Photos: A Leisurely Walk at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

November 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Here are photos of my leisurely walk at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Most tourists, directly go to the hill where they see the bird’s eye view of the ancient ruins of the city that brought us the legend of Remus and Romulus. Some tour companies won’t include this

The Basilica de Maria Degli Angeli del Martiri (Basilica of Santa Maria, Angels and Martyrs) (Rome, Italy).

In Rome, I Stumbled on This Church Designed by Michelangelo – The Basilica de Maria Degli Angeli del Martiri

November 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

While I was on my way to the Trevi Fountain, I stumbled on the Basilica de Maria Degli Angeli del Martiri, in front of Piazza Della Repubblica. I went inside because I was intrigued by its vast and ugly exterior. But, if there’s one thing I learned from traveling, that would

Inside the Spectacular Vatican Museum (Rome, Italy). Hall of Maps

The Hall of Maps at the Vatican Museum

November 22, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Ok, I didn’t really catwalk at the Hall of Maps at the Vatican Museum like Tyra Banks. If I did that, it’s either security would escort me out or join me sashay the whole length of the hall. 😂 However, I did Victoria’s Secret catwalk in my mind – with

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