5 articles tagged with turin
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,...
When I first visited Turin in my early 60s, I was astonished that this elegant northern Italian city wasn't on more travelers' radar. After decades of helping passengers at Hawaiian Airlines navigate their Italian dreams (usually directing them to Rome,...
Standing beneath the soaring dome of the Mole Antonelliana, I couldn't help but wonder why Turin remains Italy's best-kept secret. While tourists flock to Rome, Florence, and Venice, this elegant northern Italian city quietly preserves its aristocratic charm, innovative spirit,...
They say life begins at retirement, but I'd argue it begins when you discover Turin's chocolate scene. After decades of helping clients plan their golden years, I found myself in Northern Italy's industrial powerhouse city with my camera in one...
The afternoon light in Turin has a particular quality in autumn—golden and diffused, casting the elegant porticoed streets in a honeyed glow that seems to slow time itself. It was in this very light, thirteen years ago, that I first...