Italy

I spent a week in the region of Emilia Romagna during a month-long trip through northern Italy, but it only took one day to fall in love with Bologna. After visiting Tuscany, Genoa, Turin, Milan, Lake Como, and Verona—Bologna was distinctively different. The city felt slower, more lived-in. No towering crowds, no rush. Just terracotta…

When I spent five days in Bologna as part of a month-long trip through northern Italy, I didn’t come with a checklist—I came with curiosity. Bologna turned out to be the kind of place that reveals itself slowly, one portico-covered street at a time. It’s a city that invites you to pause, observe, and follow…

When I was planning my trip through northern Italy, I kept asking myself the same thing you probably are: how many days in Bologna is enough? If you’re building an Italy itinerary and trying to decide how much time to give Bologna, I get it. It’s a bit of a wildcard. Some people pop in…

Before I ever set foot in Bologna, I’d already walked its streets dozens of times—virtually, through Google maps and more open browser tabs I care to admit. I love to research. It’s how I travel: slowly, intentionally, and with an eye for the details others might miss. So when it came time to explore Bologna…

I spent four nights in Bologna while on a month-long trip to Italy. As this was my third trip to Italy, I was seeking places that often get overlooked for more famous spots like Florence or Milan. Something about the region of Emilia Romagna caught my attention—maybe the food, maybe the idea of a less…

I spent 1 day in Modena while staying nearby in Reggio-Emilia, and it turned out to be another authentic town in the region of Emilia-Romagna. If you’re wondering whether Modena is worth visiting for just a day, I’m here to say yes—and to help you make the most of it. From wandering quiet medieval streets…