Italy
Why should Milan be more interesting for a tourist rather than just all about fashion? Find out here!
What does it feel like being single in a city based around love? How did I deal with it? Read about my experience in Verona, Italy, the setting of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet.
In a story-telling writing style, experience the feelings and thoughts of a lone wanderer exploring Venice, Italy for the first time.
Learn what to look for when visiting the Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. Artwork, architecture and more!
Ever just have an unforgettable travel experience that you would like to forget? Whether it was being sick, embarrassing yourself, or even the child kicking your airline seat? This is a horror story that I experienced, but I only have one person to blame... and that was myself.
I started my month-long excursion of Italy in the beautiful city of Milan. That is not usually the most touristy area, but being the creative person I am, I was interested in the lavish fashion lifestyle that Milan is known for, so I spent a day exploring the city on foot.
When you hear about historical art masterpieces, the average person recognizes Leonardo da Vinci's, The Last Supper. People who don't study art often wonder what is so important about this particular work. What does it represent? What makes it a masterpiece? Why is it protected?
Anyone who has studied Italian art knows about the Pinacoteca di Brera. It is the main gallery in Milan and contains one of the largest collections of Italian paintings to date. It holds masterpieces done by many well renowned artists like Caravaggio, Raphael and Giovanni Bellini.
Verona is the city of love. Along with that essence of that emotion, many historic buildings encompass the area. But what is it like to wander around some aimlessly?
Yes, you read that correctly. I have been to the believed resting place of Shakespeare's own Juliet Capulet. Not only that, but I am discovered so much more than I thought possible here at this location. This experience was life changing and made me realize something I was so scared to admit to myself.
When you think of Venice, Italy, you think of the classic gondolas holding romantic couples navigating the canals within the city. Now, if you're traveling with a significant other, this fantasy can become real for you. But, if you're not, this fantasy can turn into a nightmare real quick.
Tourists from all over the world usually gather in one place when visiting Venice, the Piazza San Marco. Â The shops, restaurants, St. Mark's Basilica, and the Doge's Palace make this area desirable to not just tourists but locals as well.
The Uffizi Gallery is a well-known art museum located in Florence, Italy. Not only is it known throughout Italy, but it is world-renowned, and one of the most visited museums since it holds a massive amount of priceless artifacts. Many artifacts within the museum are those of the masters of the Renaissance.
The Palazzo Vecchio is currently the town hall of Florence, Italy. It is also known as being a historic building with a magnificent view! Built in the 14th century, this palace allows you to see panoramic views and comprehend just how huge the Florence Duomo is!
Many classic art enthusiasts have heard of the Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. The church is home to multiple art treasures created by masters of the Gothic and early Renaissance. Situated opposite the main railway station in Florence, the church captivates tourists' attention daily.
I do not want to live with any regrets, grudges, or mixed feelings about things, that I reflect on years later and wish I changed or did something differently. I started creating my bucket list at 18, and have been crossing things off one by one. One of those major things was to see Michelangelo's David.
In the spirit of Christmas, a week dedicated to joy and merriness, I thought it would be a magnificent idea to tell a story about a time where my family wanted to kill me. I dragged them all around the Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy in search of one sculpture.
The Bargello Museum is a national museum that is in one of the oldest buildings in Florence. Since the 19th century, the building has become a resting place for many sculptures throughout history. Some of the works displayed at this museum are those created by Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bacchus.
Many people who have visited Italy will preach to you about how they rented a car and drove through the Tuscany region. They explain how the drive allowed them to see all the little towns and fortresses on top of the hills, along the main highway. They were absolutely right.
Montepulciano is known for many things. The medieval and Renaissance hill town in the southern part of Tuscany sits high on a 1,985ft limestone ridge. It is known for its fantastic food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheese, and honey, it is mostly known worldwide for its wine.
What is the number one reason people travel to Italy? To taste delicious wines, of course! As the hot sun of the summer beats down against your skin, with the most delicious glass of cabernet sauvignon in hand, you are lounging at an outside table at a restaurant, smiling and relaxed.
I remember the first time I desired to visit Rome. I was a little 8-year-old girl watching Hilary Duff zoom around Rome on a Vespa in the Lizzie McGuire Movie. In 2018, I was able to live out those dreams and visit some of the most famous sites Rome has to offer.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find Vatican City quite intimidating. Being an independent city-state, it is known as the smallest sovereign state in the world by both area and population. There are so many rules to follow, masterpieces to see, and the religious intent behind its creation.
Whether you have been to Rome or not, almost everyone has heard of the Colosseum before. The gladiatorial fights, animal hunts, executions, and other events that occurred within these walls have left an impression within the stones and dirt that remain.
I want to start this article with a statement. Everyone's personal experiences are different, and this article is only going to be talking about mine, and this is why I will never travel to Naples again.
We had heard from others who had been to Italy that we needed to check out the Amalfi Coast. I especially wanted to see Positano because that was the one city that kept popping up on my Pinterest. The travel photos from this area that I saw online were unbelievable. I wanted to see if any of it was true.
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius: From Somber to Exciting
I remember learning about Pompeii when I was younger in grade school. It was our first introduction to what an active volcano could destroy. Many teachers danced around the fact that it wiped out an entire city.