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 […]
Category Archives: Europe
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, […]
The City of Music and Dreams
Music abounds nearly everywhere in Vienna’s center city — even if you can’t hear it, someone in a fancy fake Renaissance outfit will step out and try to sell you […]
The Vienna of God and the Emperors
After visiting universities in Holland, I took a short flight to Austria for a conference. If the Netherlands is cozy, Vienna is stately — it’s clear that the Austrian Habsburgs […]
Fun Facts About Leiden
Fun fact #1: You can get pancakes that are bigger than your head. Seriously — these things are huge: I had this pear and whipped cream pancake at Pannenkoekenhuys Oudt […]
