Venice’s San Polo District: The Rialto and Beyond
The pedestrian vortex around the Rialto Bridge is one of the best places to appreciate Venetians in motion. Locals move through the space differently than…
Golfo Paradiso: Camogli & the Portofino Peninsula
Just down the Ligurian coast from Genoa, the aptly named Golfo Paradiso (Gulf of Paradise) offers a feast for the senses: bright turquoise water and…
A Day Trip to Modena
There’s more to Modena than cars and churches, but Ferraris and the UNESCO-listed cathedral tend to dominate most first visits. They certainly did on our…
Bologna: Architecture of the Red City
For those of us who tend to fixate on color, Bologna’s nickname of La Rossa might feel slightly misleading. The city is predominantly orange, while “The Red”…
Staying in Ischia's Castello Aragonese
Out on the furthest reaches of the Bay of Naples, a miniature island surges out of the sea. Ancient temples and olive groves mingle with a…
2 Days on Ischia: Highlights of the Volcanic Island
Ancient Greeks associated the islands in the Bay of Naples with the Sirens. Today Ischia is famed more for the restorative powers of its volcanic…
Cannaregio, Venice's Most Relaxing District
Threading through Venice’s dim alleys and unexpected dead ends requires an act of faith. Even for those who enjoy labyrinths, navigating the city can be demanding….
Castello: Venice's Sestiere of Secrets
For most of its existence, Venice has been synonymous with secrecy, and no district embodies this better than Castello. Mysteries, illusions, and historic trickeries abound…
A Guide to Venetian Gothic Churches and Palazzos
Venetian architecture doesn’t follow the same patterns as anywhere else. Nothing illustrates this better than the city’s most iconic style, which goes by the rather…