Author Archives: Dan Lorti

Nice, France Nice is nice.   Nice, France Nice is a beach town that reminds me alot of San Diego.  Nice, France The old town center has streets that are pedestrian only which makes it very charming. Great restaurants, bars, and shopping.  Nice, France Nice has modern transit.  Nice, France Typical outdoor French cafes.  Continue reading “Nice – France”

Monaco Looking down on the country of Monaco from the cliff top. The city is beautiful. Me in Monaco. I couldn’t resist stopping at this overlook and getting a selfie. Driving into Monaco is a fantastic experience. The country of Monaco is small and compact and has an intricate road system that brings you intoContinue reading “Monaco”

Caffe Excelsior – Portofino Fried vegetables and cheese platter.  Caffe Excelsior – Portofino Octopus salad.  Caffe Excelsior – Portofino The waiter asked if I wanted to try some good French wines and he was feeling proud when I announced I only wanted Italian wine. He offered up some great bottles of red.  Caffe Excelsior –Continue reading “Caffe Excelsior – Portofino”

Portofino – Italy  Portofino – Italy  Very large and expensive yachts coming into Portofino. Portofino – Italy  Portofino – Italy  Portofino – Italy  This was taken in April so the hotels and beaches were empty. Portofino – Italy  It’s a great walk along the cliff with great views. Portofino – Italy  Downtown. Portofino – Italy Continue reading “Portofino – Italy (Part II)”

Prosecco in Portofino Sitting at one of the many bars bayside in Portofino enjoying the Italian prosecco and the beautiful view. What I love about Italy #77: Snacks are served when you order drinks. Now that’s living!

Domina Home Piccolo Hotel – Portofino Italy I stayed at the Domina Hotel in Portofino at the end of the coast drive. It overlooks the water and a small cove. The hotel is in a great location. Domina Home Piccolo Hotel – Portofino Italy There is no parking so let the valet do it forContinue reading “Domina Home Piccolo Hotel – Portofino Italy”

Portofino – Italy Portofino is a small bay side village with hotels and restaurants. Portofino – Italy Fishing boats come and go bringing in the day’s catch. Portofino – Italy Portofino – Italy Portofino – Italy Great place to relax and eat and drink. Portofino – Italy Portofino – Italy Portofino – Italy Portofino –Continue reading “Portofino – Italy (Part I)”

Lucca – Italy Lucca is still contained within its massive Renaissance ramparts that surround the city. Built to protect the city from attack it now serves as a pedestrian walk way.

Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy San Michele in Foro is a Roman Catholic basilica church in Lucca, Tuscany, central Italy, built over the ancient Roman forum.  Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca – Italy Lucca –Continue reading “Lucca – Italy”

Chianti Classico – Tuscany Chianti Region, Italy  Chianti Region, Italy  The grape vines just starting to leaf in April.  Chianti Region, Italy  Miles and miles of grape vines.