With the buses, trains, and subways finally behind me, I emerged from the station onto Via Ottaviano, a wide pedestrian artery that funnels tourists straight toward St. Peter’s Square. My friend Geoffrey had introduced me to Mateo through WhatsApp, and I’d arranged a six‑night stay at his family’s B&B, the Vatican Eagle, conveniently tucked beside … Continue reading 3 Agosto 2026 Roman Holiday

Walking from the train station to my hotel upon my arrival to Florence, while hot was not too bad. By now I am used to navigating Italian cities and this walk was as straight forward as they come. Crossing the bridge over the Arno river and seeing the  center of Florence in the distance was exhilarating.  … Continue reading  27 Luglio 2026 A Florence Renaissance 

Pulling into Cecina station was a sweet end to a long, drawn‑out travel day, but the Italian travel gods were not done with me yet. Checking Google Maps, my walk to the hotel was 12 minutes, no problem, but updating several minutes into the walk revealed 20 minutes remaining. While it was a straight shot, … Continue reading 22 Luglio 2026 Marina de Cienia, Under a Tuscan Sun

Parma wasn’t  terrible but it never set right on my palate. Maybe I was trip‑lagged, maybe the timing was off, or maybe the city simply didn’t have much to offer beyond its famous cheese and prosciutto, which, ironically, were my entire reason for going. Arriving in Parma, I walked straight from the station through a neighborhood with … Continue reading 20 Luglio 2026 Parma Sliced Too Thin

Arriving in Milan, Rogoredo train station for what I was informed by AI would be an easy twenty- minute walk to my next flat was disproved by Google Maps upon my arrival. A subway ride was now in play and I arrived in my new neighborhood within minutes. The neighborhood of Porta Nuova is about … Continue reading 16 Luglio 2026 In the Style of Milan

Verona wasn’t a last‑minute addition to my itinerary, but it was chosen later in the planning and after visiting, I’m glad I made the choice. Italy, and Europe as a whole, overflow with history, yet Verona carries its own distinct character. The town somewhat revolves around the Verona Arena, one of the best‑preserved amphitheaters of … Continue reading 12 Luglio 2026 Verona, Old World Style

Having gotten my bearings on Lido the day I arrived, I woke up around 7 a.m. and headed out to walk the beach before the heat set in. Only a few others had the same idea, and we shared the shoreline with tractor crews smoothing the sand before the beach clubs set up their chairs … Continue reading 7 Luglio 2026 Venice & Lido. Adding a Little Spice

With seven stops behind me, the next move was heading north. I wrapped up my Pescara stay with a Monday coastal hike, chasing rumors of a private beach. Montesilvano delivered with a plate of linguini and clams and stretch of sand full of beautiful women. My kind of day! Dinner that night was light with … Continue reading 1 Luglio 2026 — Heading North to Venice

Pulling out of Vieste early in the morning began my day of following the winding coastal highway through the hills toward Foggia, where I’d drop off my rental car before catching a train to Pescara. I figured refilling the tank just blocks from the Hertz office would be the easiest option. As usual, Italy had … Continue reading 30 Giugno 2026 Pescara, A Bustling City by the Beach