Urban Trekking in Todi – Italy

A very nice way of visiting a city is the urban trekking, best when it’s guided by a certificated guide. I took one in 2011 in the Italian town named Todi, Umbria, organized by Todiguide.com and though I had visited … Read More

The Via Francigena: Italy’s Ancient Pilgrimage Route

The Via Francigena is one of Europe’s greatest historical treasures—an iconic pilgrimage path leading all the way from Canterbury, England, to the eternal city of Rome. Spanning over 2,000 kilometers across four countries, this ancient highway crosses France and Switzerland before … Read More

Carnival in Verona with gnocchi and parades

Verona, the charming Italian town where Shakespear set his Romeo and Juliet, has its very own way to celebrate Carnival. The local people call it Bacanàl del Gnoco in Verona’s ancient dialect, and the gnocchi are exactly what makes this … Read More