Renaissance Art in Italy: an Itinerary
In the summer after my third year of university, I signed up for a 6-week travelling course in Italian Renaissance
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Pompeii and Herculaneum: Two Cities Buried in Ash
After roaming the great city of Naples, you can spot the differences between sfogliatella riccia and frolla, know what “Spacca
The Amalfi Coast: a Luxury Itinerary
Luxury, much like Tuscany and the color black, seems to have a new iteration each season, with pundits breathlessly informing
1 day in Naples: a first-timer’s itinerary
Personally, it’s taken me half a lifetime to get to love Naples; maybe I’m becoming more attune to the ways
Italy From Above: A Satellite View by @Squareofitaly
What does the impact of mankind look like when you get far enough above the Earth to remove all signs
Manifesta 12: A Biennale to Explore Palermo
Manifesta is a European nomadic biennial that, this year, in its twelfth edition, is being held in the Sicilian city
Why photograph Venice in Black and White?
The church of Il Redentore appears floating on water. Its Palladian façade and perfect lines echo ancient civilizations and compete
18 Extraordinary Italy Experiences For Your 2018
A new year has dawned and with it, travel plans for the year (or more) to come. Over the Christmas
Naples Italy: So Many Things To Do!
Naples and I were not immediate friends. When I first visited 20 years ago in a study abroad class, we
A Gift from the Earth: Potatoes in the Alto Adige
Some harvests are more celebrated than others. Here in Tuscany, my September social stream was dominated by people handling grapes,
The Small Towns that Make Umbria Special
When it comes to knowing the small towns of Tuscany, I think I’ve seen pretty much all of them. But
10 Reasons to Visit Padua
Amongst cities in the Veneto, Venice takes center stage. But in nearby Padua, visitors can enjoy important art and architecture
Venice Architecture: a dream with substance (& BOOK GIVEAWAY!)
What is it that makes Venice unique? Clearly it’s the canals, but there’s something else alongside that. The architecture of
Surprising Piedmont: A Medieval Jewel in the North
Travellers who come to Italy in search of art typically arrive in Florence, Rome or Venice, but one of the
Reaching Beaches in Italy by Train
When the pavements in the city are practically melting under the summer sun, Italians head for the closest coast and
Improving my Photography at High Altitudes
Recently I spent a weekend doing an activity I love, in an area that I knew I’d love, and it’s
28 Authentic Venice Artisans
If Italy is famous for its handcrafted quality, it’s thanks to a long tradition of making things. In the early
My Top Cinque Terre Travel Hacks
I’m not a big fan of using the word “hack” to indicate anything not involving screwdrivers and saws, however in
My 7 exhibitions to see in Venice during the 2017 Biennale
If you’re in Venice for the Biennale in summer 2017, you’ll also want to hit up some of the many
The Secrets of the Venice Biennale
I went to see the Biennale di Venezia for the first time this year. Although I’ve always been an art