Italy

In Italy, if Rome is history and Florence is art and Milan is fashion, then Naples is people. Initially settled by Greeks in 2000 BC, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the…

Since 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius has erupted over 30 times. In the context of 2,000 years, that number doesn’t seem like a lot. Perhaps that’s why 600,000 people continue to live in the shadow of Mount…

A thriving Roman city, Pompeii peacefully existed in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius for hundreds of years. As early as 6th century BC, the city walls were first constructed. By 80 BC, Pompeii was an official…

The Amalfi Coast is undeniably one of Europe’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring coastlines. While staying in Sorrento, we knew we wanted to experience the iconic coastal drive to the quaint little town of Amalfi. Opting for…

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is a pleasant town to while away a few days. From Rome, we traveled south by train into the area known as Mezzogiorno, or Southern Italy.…

Going to the Vatican Museums can easily be considered a form of self-flagellation. For certain, it is not for the faint of heart. Having failed to make it to the Vatican Museums on our first visit…

After the tranquil small towns of Tuscany, we headed where all roads lead to: Rome. Leaving sweet Volterra behind, we took a local bus to Saline. From there, we caught a tiny two-car only train to…

Under a Tuscan rain cloud. That’s how we spent most of our time during our stay in Tuscany. But a rainy day in Italy’s wine country is still better than a sunny day in most places.…

The Tuscan city’s unique aesthetic offers a gorgeous backdrop to exploring and even inspired Crayola’s iconic crayon. During the Renaissance, Siena produced an iron oxide earth pigment that when heated, turned a distinctive reddish brown color.…