Two cities attract visitors in northern Italy: Milan and Torino (also known as Turin in the English speaking world). If I had to choose which one to visit if I had to choose only one, … Read the story...
The prettiest city in north Italy: Torino
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Travel photography from a road trip in France and Italy
This road trip started from southern France, Cote d’Azur (also known as Riviera, here is a Riviera guidebook), continued to northwest Italy via the lower Alps, passed through Mont Blanc along a long tunnel that ended in Chamonix France, … Read the story...
Ebook news digest: overhyped screen time concerns, Trivago rip-off, book piracy in Italy
News on ebooks, writing and travel
A voice of reason about concerns of regularly accessing media on a mobile device or PC: “a recent review of … Read the story...
Spaghetti and Sauna is a survival guide to Europe’s vastly different cultures: Italy and Finland
Finns are from Neptune and Italians from Mercury – that is what someone moving from Italy to Finland (or vice versa) might think. The differences in culture, behavior and socializing – not to mention weather and food are so great … Read the story...
Top 20 tourist regions in Europe: Spain, France, Italy have the most popular destinations
Europe is the world’s number one tourist destination, but anyone who has traveled in the culturally rich continent knows how different the countries are. Which countries and which regions exactly are the most visited destinations in Europe? The European Union … Read the story...
The best cities in Europe for cultural experiences
The entire European continent is a land of wonders for travelers who love historic sights and cultural treasures. The problem in some cases may be an oversupply of remarkable destinations rather than lack of … Read the story...
Here are the European countries with the lowest living costs
Information about the cost of living in a destination is a decision factor, for instance, for travelers who are planning to stay overseas for months or longer. Digital nomads, retirees, people who are … Read the story...
Nitpicker’s travel journal: No, I’m not going to download a service station camera app on my phone
Italy, April 2024. I was cruising along a highway between Alessandria and Cremona in northern Italy. It was time for the first coffee break of the afternoon. A large service station with a restaurant, fast food eateries, shops, and … Read the story...
The longest railway tunnel in the world under construction in the Alps
Both France and Italy have started a massive construction project that will produce the longest railway tunnel in the world. The 57.5 km long tunnel is being excavated in the Alps, under Mont Cenis mountain. The … Read the story...
Travel safely in Europe: here are the safest countries
Some travelers like to throw themselves into adventures when they seek experiences in foreign destinations, whereas others want to enjoy safe travel destinations without too many unexpected risks. If you belong to the latter category, … Read the story...
Which European countries have the cleanest waters for swimming?
On a hot summer day, nothing beats swimming in a sea, lake or in a river (cold beer comes close, though). If the urge to swim hits when you are traveling in Europe, which countries are managing their environment so … Read the story...
Hotels are cheaper than Airbnb in a number of European cities
If you still believe Airbnb or other private holiday apartments are way cheaper than staying in a hotel, you should compare prices in your next travel destination. A short term … Read the story...