About the book INDIA and my Persian gardenA must have book for any true traveller“…I was walking in a labyrinth of extreme beauty: serene interior gardens; shady, covered verandahs; cool, marble loggias. I’d climb up small towers and descend into yet another garden, where I ended up swinging on a sofa. On either side were a pair of marble urns with rose petals floating prettily in the water…”“…At other times we would be walking in ...

About the book My VENICE"An intimate look at the Myth, History and the magic of its Arts""...I liked the way the city had attracted my attention. But, in order to discover it, I asked it to stop hiding behind its masks. I wanted it real. To allow me to discover its secrets, understand its problems and hold a direct conversation with it. And it was promised to me, and all disguises were thrown off as our conversation began..."

About the book A Year In TUSCANY"A tale of reality, history, landscape and art."History, art, gastronomy, monuments, images: these are the elements that dominate the impressions of Barbara Athanassiadis in Tuscany, where she spends the four seasons of the year painting watercolours and discovering the hidden treasures of one of the most beautiful places in the world.The excursions through the viney...

About the book Cruising on the Ocean Majesty"On board, wrapped in a delicious atmosphere"A cruise on the Aegean and Adriatic seas with the jewel cruise ship OCEAN MAJESTY, and the passion of a traveller looking beneath the surface of what most people see.An attractive atmosphere and a wonderful hospitality meet the magic of Southern Europe’s natural beauty, sealed with the splendour of its civilizations.Watch the Yo...

About the book Feeling ROME"An intimate portrait of the Eternal City"Visiting a city and then describing it in a guide book is very different than living it, breathing in the atmosphere, enjoying its surprises, discovering its details and recounting its hidden personality in an engaging and passionate way.In “Feeling Rome” Barbara Athanassiadis does just that: she introduces us to Rome, the Eternal City, albeit contemplatin...

GREECE, The Dance of the Seas"An intimate look at the Myth, History and the magic of the Greek Islands"“We got closer and closer to the island, gazing at the seagulls that flew around us. No one was talking. There was no need. Each one of us was in his own world: that particular world of absolute freedom that sailing has offered since times ancient. Our seas are the gifts of the gods...”GREECE, the Dance of the Sea...

ΡΩΜΗ, ΤΟ ΠΟΡΤΡΕΤΟ ΕΝΟΣ ΑΓΝΩΣΤΟΥ«Ένα μυθιστόρημα για όσους αγαπούν την Αιώνια Πόλη»Η Αμέλια, συγγραφέας ρομαντικών μυθιστορημάτων, βρίσκεται στη Ρώμη για να βρει υλικό για το νέο της βιβλίο, εμπνευσμένη από τη μακραίωνη ιστορία της πόλης. Τα σχέδια για το βιβλίο αλλάζουν, όταν μία Ρωμαία φίλη της, την ωθεί να γράψει την ιστορία του άνδρα της, Κλαύδιου.Εκείνη δέχεται, αλλά πολύ σύντομα συνειδητοποιεί ότι έχει εισέλθει σ’ ένα ...

2011 Edition. Here's what to see and do, and where to eat, sleep, drink, shop, and stay, from Florence, Firenze, 'City of Flowers,'' to Tuscany's rolling hills, medieval towns, and beyond! Author Vesna Neskow introduces the places and pleasures of the region, including its famous cuisine, rich in ingredients produced locally, and equally renowned wines. Color-coded, numbered entries in the text keyed to full-color area maps in each chapter. ''Top Picks'' directing you to not-to-be-missed att...

The northwest corner of Tuscany, centred on Pisa with its international airport, is rich in sights. This short guide (a chapter from Blue Guide Tuscany) visits them all in depth, exploring the culture and the history and providing information on accommodation, eating and transport

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Capri, Italy. Capri, known in Greek mythology as the isle of the sirens, was a favored resort of the Roman emperors. Most notoriously, the emperor Tiberius had his villa on the island, the location (supposedly) of debauched orgies. Those who displeased the emperor were flung to their deaths from the cliffs. The island is world famous and is very touristy, especially when swamped with tourists in July & August, but ...

This ebook is an extract from Blue Guide Central Italy, with superb regional maps, town maps and site plans. Includes a comprehensive historical introduction, practical information on where to eat and stay, and information about local food and wine.Umbria is the very heart of Italy, home to the city of Perugia, Orvieto with its splendid cathedral, the monastery of St Francis at Assisi, superb examples of the art of Perugino and Pinturicchio, and some of the finest countrys...

The very heart of Tuscany, centred on Siena, is rich in interest, both for its towns, its art, its landscape and its famous Chianti wine. This short guide (a chapter from Blue Guide Tuscany) visits the area in depth, exploring the culture and the history and providing information on accommodation, eating and transport.