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
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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
Everything you ever wanted to know about train travel in Italy
Trains are one of the best ways to get around Italy once you’ve arrived from abroad. Between major cities, they
How to Travel the Cinque Terre in Winter Too
On a recent trip to Riomaggiore in the Cinque Terre, I discovered that I love this famous place as much
4 Quirky Tours in Italy
If you’re a return traveler to Italy, you may think you’ve seen it all, and you’d push your nose up
9 Creepy and Fantastic Abandoned Totalitarian Buildings in Italy
Totally Lost is a collective photographic research project mapping “uncomfortable” places linked to Totalitarian Regimes in over 25 European nations.
The books that made Renaissance Venice: if Aldo Manuzio were on Kickstarter
I’ve been really busy at work lately, preparing two crowdfunding projects – one for a more technological client, another for
The 5 most scenic train trips in Italy
The idea of cruising through the sunflower fields of Tuscany in an convertible Alfa Romeo or bumping down the cobbled
The coolest Modern Art exhibitions in Italy 2016
Having already summarized our wishlist of the top Renaissance art exhibitions to see this year, we’re back with a checklist
The best villas in Italy for garden lovers
Box-edged flower beds, lemon trees in terracotta pots and shady cypress walks are part of the magic of Italian gardens.
Exploring Venice by foot: interview with digital nomad Jacob Laukaitis
Everyone knows that Venice is best explored on foot. You can walk for days, getting totally lost, finding hidden alleys
12 reasons to visit Bibione
One of the most wonderful things about Italy, I think, is the proximity to beaches. No matter where you are
The most exciting exhibitions of Renaissance Art in Italy in 2016
A number of exciting exhibitions of Renaissance art are programmed for 2016 in Italy, particularly in the North. Get to