Northern Italy

Royal Turin: Exploring the Savoy Dynasty's Historical Landmarks

The morning mist was just lifting from the Po River as I sipped my bicerin—Turin's decadent layered coffee concoction—in a café overlooking Piazza Castello. Having swapped my dental instruments for cycling gear and my appointment book for a travel itinerary,...

Train Travel in Northern Italy: Using Bologna as Your Strategic Hub

The rhythmic clacking of train wheels against steel rails has always reminded me of a patient's steady heartbeat on my monitor—a reassuring cadence that signals all is well. There's something deeply grounding about train travel in Italy, where ancient pathways...