Posted on March 01, 2013 by sguese

  There is perhaps no other Italian city as well dressed and fashionable as Milan. Also one of the richest cities in Europe, Milan wears fashion on every sleeve of its streets. From being home to the largest Gothic cathedral in the world to the famous La Scala Opera House, Milan is fashion forward. This [...]

Posted on February 21, 2013 by sguese

  If you asked the ancients about Trapani, they would know it well, once at the heart of a powerful trading network that stretched from Carthage to Venice. If you ask travelers today about Trapani, they might only notice its concrete block apartments. While Trapani might not be the trading center it once was and [...]

Posted on February 13, 2013 by sguese

  Italy is colossal in its offerings to travelers, from ancient history and ruins to landscapes of great diversity. When it comes to lakes however, Como might have the celebrities and billionaires but Lake Garda has size on its side. Italy’s largest and most visited lake, Garda surrounds in villages so perfect, every cam era [...]

Posted on December 18, 2012 by sguese

In the southeast of Italy’s Piedmont region, Alessandria is unassumingly important. Due to its connections with Lombardy and Liguria, the town long held historical importance. Its surrounding landscape subtly draws you in with Monferrato hills, dense woods and vineyards. The provincial capital remains rich in artistic heritages, from its famous cittadella to its vast squares [...]

Posted on October 17, 2012 by sguese

The layers of Palermo’s history tend to bring visitors to the chaotic Sicilian capital. Conquered by the Phoenicians, Arabs and the Spanish, the city is a testament to those cultures and the breadcrumbs that they left behind. Palermo is the sort of place where you will see rich Byzantine mosaics, baroque buildings and Arabian food [...]

Posted on June 19, 2012 by sguese

If you step into Piazza San Marco, you have reached the heart of Venice. Of course, you probably aren’t alone. Venice is one of Italy’s most touristy cities. Frankly, many want to see a city of stone palaces and gondoliers seemingly floating on water. And while cars are banned from the historic center, you can [...]

Posted on May 15, 2012 by sguese

Savona has long been one of Italy’s most important port cities. Set up on the northern Liguria region of Italy, Savona tends to be forgotten with Genova just 25 miles to the west. However those who give Savona a chance will find colorful seaside homes, medieval fortresses, art galleries and churches a plenty. Strengthen up [...]

Posted on May 10, 2012 by sguese

Located in the Friuli-Venezia region of Italy, Udine presents an engaged Renaissance city. No you don’t have to marry her. She is already spoken for but Udine’s charms tend to captivate visitors into thinking they might have found their partner city in life. It is the city where Renaissance master Giambattista Tiepolo lived for years, [...]

Posted on August 29, 2011 by sguese

It is hard to find a more complete country than Italy. Italy boasts being stylish, cultured, good humoured, and historical all at the same time. The centre of the Roman Empire, the trigger to the Renaissance, and the 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites alone make Italy a country high on most travellers’ bucket lists. The [...]