Venice is truly a natural movie set. No other place looks quite like it. As Truman Capote once famously quipped, “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” This elegantly decaying medieval city built on water seems like it shouldn’t exist in real life. It’s a mind-boggling maze of canals, … Read more
Looking for some excellent museums to put on your art bucket list? Here’s my guide to 30 of the world’s best small museums. Despite their size, these small museums have giant art collections. Great art often hides in less famous sites. These little gems preach quality over quantity. They boast magnificent — and sometimes overlooked … Read more
Are you an art enthusiast looking for the perfect cultural European city break? Look no further my friends! This is the ultimate guide to the 15 best cities in Europe for art lovers. They are home to Europe’s best museums and art collections. As an art addict, I’ve visited them all. With this guide, you … Read more
Need some destination inspiration for a trip to Italy? Here’s my guide to spending one week in Italy, with 12 sample itineraries. One week in Italy might not seem like much time. But, with some advance planning and ambition, you can definitely have a bucket list adventure. There’s nowhere more romantic (or popular) than Italy. … Read more
Want to know here to find the best art in Italy? Look no further! This is the definitive guide to the best artworks and masterpieces in Italy. This guide includes famous paintings, sculpture, and frescos from ancient Rome to the Renaissance (even a bit of Modern art). I describe the art works and tell you … Read more
Wondering how many days to spend in Venice? I have some tips for you in this Venice trip planner! Venice is a unique floating city that’s like nowhere else in the world. It’s chock full of iconic landmarks, beautiful churches, tiny canals, and world class museums. It has some of Europe’s most photogenic cityscapes. I … Read more
So you’re planning a trip to Venice? Welcome to one of my favorite European cities. To help you have the best experience, I’ve put together a list of 30+ key must know tips for visiting Venice. Venice is one of the world’s most breathtaking and most exciting cities. It’s a small cosmopolitan city with myriad … Read more
Fair Verona is simply alluring, a captivating city of history and culture set on the Adige River and nestled against a backdrop of cypress covered hills. I’ve fallen for the city hard on each visit. Verona was made famous by Shakespeare’s plays Romeo and Juliet and The Two Men of Verona. The city’s identity is linked to the … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the Basilica of Sant Maria Glorioso dei Frari in Venice Italy, simply known as the “Frari.” I give you an overview of the basilica’s history and tell you what to see inside. The Frari is a mini museum of Venetian Renaissance art and one of the city’s greatest artistic storehouses. … Read more
Planning a visit to the Accademia Gallery in Venice Italy? The Galleria dell’Accademia is Venice’s most important museum and one of the best museums in Italy. In this guide, I give you an overview of the museum and identify 15 masterpieces you can’t miss. The Accademia houses the world’s best collection of pre-19th century Venetian … Read more