Bolzano, South Tyrol: City Centre and 2 Walking Tours to do in Italy’s Most Livable City

Bolzano, capital of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol, always ranks on top of the chart of the “most liveable cities in Italy” and it’s mostly known for the Christmas Market and Ötzi-the Iceman. But there’s more than that. Bolzano is a city literally split between its Italian and German soul and often misunderstood within its own country. Want to learn more about its history and discover what there is to visit? Keep reading!

Venice bad reviews: 5 criticisms that just don’t make sense

“Too crowded, too touristic, absolutely fake”. Many people seem to feel entitled to have a negative opinion about Venice, but is all this criticism really constructive and well-deserved? Keep reading to discover it.

Florence’s Oltrarno: a less crowded itinerary for the benefit of eyes, ears and soul

Along with Rome and Venice, Florence belongs to the group of the “Big 3 Touristic Cities”. Some people complain about the themed park – kind of entertainment the city offers and ask for a more authentic experience. In this article you’ll find what you have to do if you want to avoid the crowds and get a glimpse of Florence’s true Italian soul.

Why you should put Teatro Olimpico of Vicenza in your travel bucket list

Take a look at Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, a Palladian masterpiece to be put among the things to see before you die, but also among the Wonders of the World. No, I’m not kidding.

Vicenza: a City Walk through the World Shrine of Architecture

With this entry, I will guide you through the streets of Vicenza city centre, a marvel full of Renaissance buildings and palazzi in North-Eastern Italy.

Vicenza’s Monte Berico, where Saints and troubles live together

Italy is often depicted as an ambiguous country and Vicenza is obviously no different. As we often say in here, “it has multiple lives as the cats” and polar opposite characteristics coexist without too much of a hassle.With this series of posts about Vicenza, I will try to underline the city’s “split personality”, by identifying the major paradoxes you can find in its layered territory.

Rome in 4 adjectives: what to expect from the Eternal City

Discover with me and with the help of a Roman seagull ( yes, really) the soul of this incredible city. Let’s tour the Italian capital keeping in mind these four specific keywords.

Roman Sunset

Sunset in Rome is a red curtain closing on the stage of the most beautiful theater in the world.

View from Giardino degli Aranci

St. Mark’s square under a different perspective (part I): 2 life lessons from the wise Moors of Venice

There’s no doubt, St. Mark’s square in Venice will always be crowded with tourists. Even if there are ‘perils’ like high tides, floods and boardwalks to face, they will never back off and this will remain one of most visited places in the world. Don’t be prejudiced, St. Mark’s square is neither overrated nor a trap. With this series of posts about “St. Mark’s  square under a different perspective”, learn with me how to discover it with new eyes.