The Curious Traveler

Culture
by Georgette Jupe | Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:18
In a city like Florence as jam-packed with cultural heritage as it is, it can be hard to choose between the myriad of activities that beckon to its Renaissance…
Culture
by Orna | Tue, 01/24/2017 - 04:45
Another trip to Umbria! My thoughts immediately turned to mountains, food and wine. As I packed my walking shoes I thought about how much I love the rolling…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Thu, 01/19/2017 - 06:44
From wine tasting to cookery courses, and from sailing to walking, here are eight great ways for anyone to live like a local in the amazing area of Umbria! 1.…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/12/2017 - 06:00
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is no doubt one of Assisi’s major attractions; yet, how many know of or venture along the nearby trails and woods where…
Food & Drink
by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 01/09/2017 - 13:51
Known for its wine and iconic black rooster, there’s a hardly an Italophile who hasn’t heard of “Chianti,” and more specifically, the DOCG (Denominazione di…
Culture
by Myra Robinson | Thu, 01/05/2017 - 08:28
Visiting Rome, especially at the height of the tourist season, can be a frustrating experience. All the “must see” venues are besieged, and you have to fight…
Culture
by Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 12/28/2016 - 10:31
By: Margherita Ragg Long before YouTubers and Instagrammers existed, the royals of Europe were the first influencers. If kings and queens put their seal of…
Culture
by Orna | Tue, 12/27/2016 - 05:05
"Let’s go skiing!’ ‘What? I haven’t skied for almost twenty years!’ And I certainly did not intend to don a pair of skis again any time soon. However, the ‘Man…
Culture
by Anonymous (not verified) | Sun, 12/25/2016 - 18:18
By Sam Dunham They say that “A tavola non si invecchia." At the table with good friends and family you do not become old. This couldn’t ring more true during a…
Culture
by Luciana.Squadrilli | Mon, 12/19/2016 - 16:56
Often overshadowed by the breathtaking splendor of Naples and by the enchanting beauty of the Amalfi coastline, Salerno is well worth a visit, too. The second…