While I enjoy visiting large institutions like the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago or the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to peruse their enormous collections, I have a special fondness for the smaller, and in some cases unusual or under-the-radar museums that I come across.
Buonvivere: Good Living in Cesena
Alberobello: Trulli Different
A Secret Revealed: Puglia, Ti Amo
Expertly escorted by our driver/guide Carlo Romano following an itinerary planned by Promozione Puglia, we made our way around Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, during our seven day visit in June.It wasn’t long enough to see and do everything in the Puglia region of Italy, but it was plenty long enough for us to become smitten.
All Aboard the Swiss Chocolate Train!
By Anita Breland — In a country where trains are famously punctual and blissfully connected with buses, trams and boats, several special train lines make travel in Switzerland even more enjoyable. In Montreux a few weeks ago, along with tourists from all over, I hopped on the Swiss Chocolate Train …
Portico in Arte: Village of the Artists
Quiet Moments in Fognano
Truffle Hunting in Emilia-Romagna
By Mr. TWS — I’d heard of truffle hunting before and understood the concept but for whatever reason I always pictured the practical joke called “snipe hunting”. When we had a chance to try truffle hunting it in a place where truffles are treasured and are hunted commonly, I was excited by the opportunity.