40 kilometers from Venice lies Padua, a city of around 210,000 that is home to Italy’s second-oldest university. It was also my home for two years. Here’s my guide to Padua, which is a great place to stay in if you want to get off the beaten path in Italy….
During a recent chat with an Italian friend, I mentioned writing a post about the difference between an osteria and a trattoria. He laughed and said, “Please write it, so then I’ll finally be able to understand the difference myself!” The food is certainly one of the best parts of…
Some places are almost too cute for words. Marzamemi, Sicily, just outside of Noto, is one of these places. A quaint scene winks at you from every corner. Sun-soaked stone buildings ring a brilliant piazza. Bright green vines, stems, and cactuses climb the walls, showing off their boldly colored buds…