Italy

What is Turin famous for? On paper, the answers are easy: royal palaces, historic cafés, chocolate, Fiat, and a serious museum scene. But after spending time here, I’ve learned that Turin is famous for something harder to name—and far more interesting to experience. Turin is distinctly different than other Italian cities, and I’ve visited my…

When I booked my stay in Turin, I deliberately chose an Art Nouveau apartment, hoping for a touch of elegance and charm in a neighbourhood away from the historic centre. What I didn’t expect was to stumble across entire neighbourhoods filled with some of the city’s best Liberty-style buildings. Over a few slow-paced days, I…

If I only had 1 day in Turin, I wouldn’t try to “see” the city. I’d walk it. Turin isn’t a place that rewards rushing between landmarks. It is best experienced slowly—under arcades, inside cafés, in its streets. On my third trip to Italy, while spending a month moving through northern Italian cities, Turin surprised…

Spending only two days in a city can feel like a compromise—or a conscious choice. I realized quickly that 2 days in Turin asks for something different than a longer stay. This realization came when I visited Turin for a few days during a month-long journey through northern Italy, my third trip to Italy. And…

I came to Turin because I’ve always been curious about this northern Italian city. It was my third trip to Italy, and I was a few weeks into a month-long journey focused on northern Italian cities—the kind of travel where you’re no longer chasing first impressions. You’re paying attention instead. If you’re searching for what…