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…
Italy: North
Staying in Santa Croce, Venice’s Most Authentic District
Even in the post-pandemic explosion of travel, not all of Venice is dominated by tourists. Around the swarming center, locals still gather in squares at…
Palladio's Architecture in Venice
The churches of San Giorgio Maggiore and Il Redentore feel like a shot of oxygen after trooping through the smoky light and elaborate ornamentation of…
A Day in Genoa: From Ferries to Funiculars
Genoa’s nickname La Superba means “the Proud” but compared to the other great Italian city-states, it’s surprisingly down-to-earth. The city’s refreshingly low levels of tourism are somewhat…
Staying in Riomaggiore: a Guide to the Best of Cinque Terre
For the last few decades, one of the more popular destinations in Italy has been the Cinque Terre, five beautiful little villages tucked into the…
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…