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Guide to Mediterranean Cruises

From Rome to Istanbul: A Guide to Mediterranean Cruises

Photography source The Mediterranean is a very popular cruise destination for British holidaymakers. According to The Guardian, it is the second most popular cruise region in the world after the Caribbean, and is it any wonder why? Venice is one of the wealthiest regions in Europe and there are over 1,400 Greek Islands to visit.…

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AWESOME PHOTO #2: Villa in Lake Como, Italy

Lake Como in Italy has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It has many villas and palaces. Many celebrities have or had homes on the shores of Lake Como, such as Matthew Bellamy, Madonna, George Clooney, Gianni…

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AWESOME PHOTO #1: Lake Trasimeno, Italy

Lake Trasimeno in Italy is shallow, muddy, rich in fish, including pike, carp, and tench. It is 4 m deep on average. Lake Trasimeno is an endorheic body of water; it is an impounded lake that receives water but has no outlet. Other endorheic bodies of water include the Caspian Sea, Aral Sea, Utah’s Great…

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St. Andrew’s Day 2012

When is St. Andrew’s Day 2012? This year St. Andrew’s Day falls on 30 November 2012. It is considered to be a feast day in honor of Saint Andrew who was an enthusiastic saint of Scotland. In 2006, the Scottish Parliament declared St. Andrew’s Day as an official bank holiday in accordance with the Scotland Act of 2007.…