While I love traveling by train, especially in Europe, some destinations are best explored by car. Driving gives you more freedom to stop in all the cute little towns and historic sites that might have limited public transportation connections. It also means you don’t have to worry so much about departure times or hauling your […]
Itinerary
Bologna, Modena, Parma Itinerary for 5 Days in Emilia-Romagna
The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is known for three things: food, opera, and sports cars. Bologna is the capital, renowned for its university, ragù sauce, and labyrinth of UNESCO-listed porticoes. Pretty little Parma is the home of Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, and composer Giuseppe Verdi, three of my favorite things. Not to be outdone, Modena’s contribution […]
Three Days in Florence: A Complete Itinerary
Florence is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and for good reason. Once ruled by the powerful and absurdly wealthy Medici family, Florence is known for being the birthplace of the Renaissance. This artistic revolution helped pull Europe out of the Dark Ages. Art lovers will want at least three days in […]
3 Days in Vienna: The Best Palaces and Museums
Vienna is a beautiful city filled with art, music, and coffee houses. It was home to Mozart and Beethoven, seat of the Hapsburg Monarchy, and capital of the Holy Roman Empire for hundreds of years. With over 100 museums and multiple palaces to explore, you will need at least 3 days in Vienna. The following […]
Three Days in Naples, Italy
I spent three days in Naples, Italy mainly to see Pompeii and to eat all the food. As far as the city itself was concerned, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Perhaps that’s why I was so pleasantly surprised. Yes, it’s gritty and covered in graffiti, but first impressions can be deceiving. The Neapolitan people […]