There are many reasons Normandy is one of the top destinations in France. Some say Normandy is the birthplace of impressionism. Sadly, there are also less enchanting reasons the region…
Set amomgst rolling hills crowned with ancient castles, Voghera is located in one of most beautiful regions of Italy, Lombardy. Nestled between the Veneto in the east, Piedmont in the…
updated 2026 A perennial favorite, gelato seems to taste so much better in Italy than anywhere else. Perhaps it is simply that when you’re on vacation, everything tastes better. I…
As with all amazing tourist attractions, there are moments of awe and some not-so-awesome moments. I experienced both on a recent visit to the Duomo di Milano. Duomo di Milano…
When I first discovered Trastevere it was unseasonably hot–even though it was only May– and I had rented a room in an old apartment building without air conditioning. The only…