Planning a trip to Europe and looking for some unusual places to visit? I love ferreting out unique and less touristy hidden gems in Europe. In my lifetime of travels in Europe, it’s always the tiny picturesque towns that steal my heart, don’t let go, and form the sweetest and most indelible travel memories. Here’s … Read more
“If you love someone, bring them to Verona.” — Verona Festival Slogan Ah, Verona. Is there any city more associated with romance? This pretty Italian town was made famous by Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. And it’s a fitting site for a high octane infusion of romance. If you’re a fan of Shakespeare or a … Read more
“You should never call a psychopath a psychopath. It upsets them.” — Villanelle Here’s my guide to the filming locations in Europe for BBC America’s darkly comedic show, Killing Eve. The TV series was shot in some exotic locations — Paris, Rome, London, Berlin, and Bucharest. I especially love the twisty psychology of the show’s … Read more
Part of me expected not to like Venice. I had hazy memories of a busy one day drive by during my scruffy college backpacking years. My only intact memories were of an uber-expensive coke on St. Mark’s Square and pigeons everywhere. I think that’s the problem with visiting Venice. So often, people do it as … Read more