
The city of Agrigento lies near the southern coast of Sicily with only the Mediterranean separating it from North Africa. On a long ridge across from the modern city, lie the ruins of Akragas, one of the crown jewels of the ancient world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here the remains of seven Greek […]
June 10, 2017Read More

All images copyright Cynthia Carris Alonso. Passage to Cuba is available at Amazon.com and bookstores everywhere.
July 5, 2015Read More

Lake Como is one of northern Italy’s most famous areas thanks to its pristine mountain-ringed waters, palatial villlas with lush grounds like Villa del Balbaniello, one of the settings for Casino Royale, and of course, celebrities like George Clooney who own houses there. Just an hour north of Milan, the city of Como on the lake’s […]
September 6, 2014Read More

Germany is famous for its extravagant Christmas Markets full of holiday treats and gifts. Here are our favorites from around the country.
December 13, 2013Read More

Chateau Chenonceau is perhaps the most stately of France’s Loire Valley chateaus. Built in the 16th Century, the chateau is probably best known for its stunning design over the River Cher with the river flowing directly beneath. This year, the chateau is celebrating 500 years since the original buildings were constructed. For more info, visit […]
August 12, 2013Read More

The Loire Valley is famous for its stunning chateaus, which were maintained by the nobility yet always at the disposal of the French kings. Here is a look at some of the smaller, less visited chateaus of Angers, Azay le Rideau and Cheverny. Photos copyright TheSavvyExplorer.com/ All rights reserved
June 26, 2013Read More

Spain’s long and storied history is still on display today in its many well-preserved castles and fortresses. This photo gallery includes a collection of Spanish castles from Segovia, Madrid and Andalusia. Click here to follow in the Footsteps of the Moors in Andalusia. Photos courtesy of the Tourist Office in Spain and TheSavvyExplorer.
June 5, 2013Read More