Traveling to Italy for the First Time: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Traveling to Italy for the first time, I was going to Naples with my family. I was incredibly excited to see a country that I had dreamed of visiting for such a long time. Italy, with its rich history, world-famous cuisine, and vibrant culture, had always seemed like such a special place. With ancient ruins, […]
Train, Car or Plane?
Every time I plan a trip for one of my travelers, I advise a different method of transportation depending on the location where they’re going. Then, I often get the questions, “Why can’t we rent a car?” or “Why can’t we take the train?” The answer is totally subjective, and I want to share with […]
Trevi Fountain Fun Facts!
Trevi Fountain if the biggest fountain in Rome; however, it is sometimes hard to find as it is hidden between the buildings of the small Piazza di Trevi. Its name comes from Tre Vie (three streets) and refers to the location where the three roads that lead to the square meet. The fountain is of […]
Paolo & Francesca
The story of Paolo and Francesca is more than just a legend; their tragic love story still fascinates many people and has been the subject of many compositions by poets, musicians and writers; even Dante puts them in his “Divine Comedy”. To briefly summarize their story, towards the end of 1200, Francesca da Polenta was a […]
Perfect Weekend Gateway on Lake Maggiore
By Francesca Marelli Stresa, the ancient Strixia, overlooks the Borromeo Gulf, the widest and liveliest point of the Verbano area. It includes three major and two minor islands. In 1400 it became a fief of the Visconti, then of the Borromeo, then passing to the Austrians and the Savoys. Its charm has inspired artists of […]
The 7 Secrets of Bologna
A few months ago, talking to one of my university colleagues, I discovered something cool about one of the most beautiful Italian cities: Bologna. She told me how this city is architecturally stunning, how cordial local people are and how intriguing it would be to go discover the seven secrets of Bologna. I had never […]
A journey through the markets of Palermo
Palermo is a multifaceted and multicultural city. It was founded in the VII century B.C. by the Phoenicians and was later conquered by the Romans, the Arabs and the Normans. This intertwining of cultures gave life to a new people and landscape full of flavors and traditions that still live on today. A great example […]
