Reason #5381 to love Rome: Snow in August

By Kimberly Sullivan | September 8, 2015 |

Snow is pretty rare in Rome. And even rarer in August. But every August, since Ancient Roman times, snow falls over at least one part of the city to reenact the Madonna della neve (Madonna of the snow) tradition. Each August – to be precise, the 5 August –  the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore…

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Spectacular views over Geneva from the cathedral belltower

By Kimberly Sullivan | July 29, 2014 |

As I’ve written in earlier posts about Geneva, this Swiss city has an enviable position along the beautiful Lake Geneva. If you catch a clear, sunny day (not always a given in Geneva), head to the St Pierre Cathedral and climb up the bell tower’s narrow steps for gorgeous views over the city, the mountains beyond,…

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