Ciaotraveler

  I developed a love for traveling to Europe in my late teens in 1973.  My sister and I backpacked through nine countries initially following Frommer's book, 'Europe on $5. and $10. a Day'.  We've just completed nine trips to Europe.  Needless to say, we never used the book again because we appreciate the finer hotels as adults.  We still travel by the trains to reach our destinations.  I mostly enjoy photographing the ancient architecture, colorful buildings and picturesque landscapes.  Given my art and design background, I'm inspired by the quaint shops and villas often using them as subjects for my photos.  My photos have been inspiration for creative cards and oil paintings.  You can also read about my Art background here The Journeys! Its fun to travel with friends! Featured locations here: Portovenere; Levanto; Bellagio, Ireland, Cortona and Sicily.    Italian Heritage The Cap...

My most "pinned" photo on Pinterest:  Monterosso, Cinque Terre, It. It's difficult to select the best or favorite floral photos that I've taken on my Euro travels, however, I was recently up for this challenge.  I even added some from my other locations.   I hope you enjoy these photos.  Check out more information and travel tips from these locations by entering the specific location in the "search" button.  The town of Malahide, Ireland is filled with lovely flowers having a perfect climate by the sea. Lugano, Switzerland A most delightful old world town with great shopping, markets and beautiful flowers. A local vendor in Milan, Italy Marina del Rey, CA. (due to its perfect climate for growing flowers) I used a fancy app to make this Capri photo in the Augustine Gardens. Lugano Farmer's Market Lugano Market Cortona, Italy A very charmin...