Light up the Year of the Rat!
Happy Chinese New Year! We’ve now officially rung in the Year of the Rat, but the parties are still ongoing (and the rats look a lot like mice). One of […]
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Egypt in Italy
The city of Turin may best be known for cars, chocolate, and a shroud, but it is also home to what many will say is the largest and best collection […]
Milan’s Hidden Gem: the Museo Poldi Pezzoli
I went to the Poldi Pezzoli Museum expecting to see a few period rooms with minor league art (you might wonder why I went at all). My guidebook told me […]
Milan in 2 Days
Two days is not nearly enough time to spend in Italy’s second-largest city, but it’s certainly enough to dip your toe in the water. Here are 10 things that I […]
Church & State in the City of Masks
It’s easy to think of Venice as a quaint tourist mecca, but this water-veined city once held sway from northern Italy all the way down to the island of Cyprus. […]
How to Enjoy Venice in Winter
Venice in the summer is charming — you get long days to wander the streets, dine al fresco, and while away the hours out on a plaza nursing an Aperol […]
Venice by Vaporetto
While there’s a lot to be said for discovering and getting lost in Venice’s nooks and crannies on foot, to my mind, there’s no better way to travel than by […]
The Royal Palace of Turin
If you want a jaw-dropping experience while you’re in Turin, make sure to pay a visit to the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale). The seat of the House of Savoy from […]
11 Fun Things to Do in Turin
Turin is Italy’s fourth-largest city, yet it feels surprisingly under-touristed. Here are 10 things that might inspire some travels! 1. Visit the Museo Egizio (Egypt Museum) Turin is home to […]
A Baroque Gem: Villa Della Tesoriera
If you want an off-the-beaten-path experience in Turin, it’s well worth a visit to the Villa Della Tesoriera. Built in 1715 for the Savoy Councilor of State and general treasurer, […]
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