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Why Are There So Many People Wearing Laurel Wreaths in Italy?

In any Italian university town come spring or autumn, you’ll spot them — students in suits and dresses, laurel wreaths on their heads. Some are teary, some tipsy. Graduation season has arrived.

Soap Box Rally in Bergamo: Wooden Cars and High-Speed Fun

Every spring, Bergamo comes alive with the Soap Box Rally – a race featuring handmade wooden vehicles. They don’t have motors – this isn’t a Tesla – but they still race downhill at impressive speeds. It’s fun, it’s quirky, and it draws thousands of people. If you’re around in May, it’s worth checking out.

Threads of Time: Inside Italy’s Most Surprising Textile Museum

Just 20 minutes by train from Florence, Prato delivers a surprise: the Textile Museum — a former factory filled with shimmering velvet, brocade, buttons, lace, and dresses that look like they stepped out of a dream — or a very fashionable time machine.

Certosa di Pavia: A Monastery That Still Breathes Near Milan

Just 25 km from Milan hides one of Lombardy’s more unexpected sights — a working monastery where seven monks still live in silence, tend their gardens, and (believe it or not) sell excellent rice. Certosa di Pavia isn’t a museum. It’s more like stepping into a history book — quiet, real, and slightly surreal.

Why Are There So Many Tobacco Shops in Italy?

In Italy, small shops with a Tabaccheria or Tabacchi sign are everywhere. Even if you don’t smoke (like me), they might become your best ally during your trip. Need a bus ticket, a phone top-up, or a stamp for your postcard? These little stores can help.

One Hour on the Duomo Rooftop: More Than Just the Best Views in Milan

It might have been the element of surprise. I climbed to the Duomo rooftop in Milan, expecting a quick photo stop. Instead, I found one of the most iconic viewpoints in the city — a marble terrace high above the skyline, like a piazza in the sky, surrounded by spires and sweeping views. It was love at first sight.

Rome in One Day: What I Loved, What I Regret, and What You Should Know

Fresh off a one-day trip to Rome — my first ever — I came back with sore feet, a full camera roll, and a head full of “Why didn’t I…?” thoughts. So here's my honest take on spending one day in Rome: what worked, what didn’t, and what you should absolutely know before you go.

A Week in Ferrara: The Best City You Weren’t Planning to Visit

Ferrara doesn’t make top-ten lists or Instagram feeds — and thank God for that. It’s one of those rare places where life feels balanced: beautiful but not theatrical, historic but not frozen, interesting without trying too hard.

Venice Carnival Survival Guide (From Someone Who Actually Went)

I’d had the Venice Carnival on my bucket list for years—turns out, about five million people make that dream come true every year. The crowds? Manageable. The prices? Not that scary. The masks? Optional. Turns out, the real surprise was how easy (and fun) it all actually was.