Travel and photography blog by Nilla Palmer. Capturing the globe with words and lens. Come travel the world!
July, 2018
Experience a love affair with the restoration of Medieval books in southern Italy at Cosenza’s State Archives. Time dissolves into the past just as pages from ancient books dissolve, and lost to history if not restored and treasured.
Continue reading “Restoration Love Affair with Medieval Books: State Archives, Cosenza”
June, 2018
Never one to pass up the chance to an art exhibition, visiting ‘Van Gogh Alive – The Experience’ multimedia travelling exhibition in Cosenza, Calabria is both powerful and memorable.
May, 2018
Cast your eyes over Consenza’s charming medieval Norman-Swabian Castle, illuminated by over 5,000 magical candles… Continue reading “5,000 Magical Candles Illuminate Cosenza’s Medieval Castle”
March 2014 – March 2018
Has it really been 4 years travelling since leaving Australia? I’m on the road again… Continue reading “4 Years a Traveller”
February, 2018
Snow in Rome! A once in a lifetime opportunity in the Eternal City?
September, 2017
Nestled snugly between a castle and cliffs, and hearing much about the beauty of Scilla, Reggio Calabria’s gorgeous fishing village, finally it is time for a visit. Continue reading “Reggio Calabria’s stunning Scilla, Italy”
September, 2017
Fancy a day trip from Syracuse whilst exploring Sicily? And, day trips there are many…on this small ancient island.
Continue reading “Day trips from Syracuse: Sicily Part 3”
September, 2017
As the oldest part of Syracuse, the charming island of Ortigia in Sicily is steeped in Baroque beauty and Medieval history. The best way to see everything in Ortigia is on foot. Continue reading “Syracuse’s charming Island of Ortigia: Sicily Part 2”
September, 2017
Exploring Sicily’s Syracuse and around its region for just 9 days isn’t really enough time to see the main sights. So, some highlights on what to see on your fleeting trip… Continue reading “9 days around Syracuse: Sicily Part 1”
