Medieval City

Beyond the Papal Palace: Hidden Corners and Local Secrets of Avignon

The first time I visited Avignon, I made the classic tourist mistake. Armed with my ##AFFILIATE##Lonely Planet France|Lonely Planet France##/AFFILIATE## and a checklist mentality, I spent an entire day at the imposing Palais des Papes, crossed the famous bridge, and...

Hidden Treasures of Genoa: Walking Through 1000 Years of Maritime History

There's something magical about standing on the same stones where Christopher Columbus once walked. As a nurse who's spent years patching up scrapes and bruises, I've developed a unique appreciation for things that have survived centuries of wear and tear....