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 […]
Tag Archives: Museums
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 […]
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, […]
Bison, Buckaroos, & Baskets: Art at the Rockwell
The Rockwell Museum is an entirely unexpected place. Housed in the Old City Hall building in Corning, New York, this Smithsonian Affiliate houses “a unique window to view the American […]
Peabody Museum Nostalgia
Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History, an institution over 150 years old, is about to undergo a major renovation. The building in which it stands was built in 1924, and […]
Shining Stones: Gems & Minerals at Yale
For pure beauty in a dark room, little can beat the David Friend Hall at Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History. This newly-renovated hall offers a jaw-dropping look at gems […]
Singapore Turns 200
The country of Singapore as we know it technically came into being in August of 1945, but somewhat bizarrely, we are currently celebrating the country’s bicentennial. That’s because 200 years […]
