I’m someone with a bit of a obsessive with finding photo locations. My husband lived in Turin and when visiting Turin, I had often seen photos of the Mole with a stunning scene of mountains behind the Mole. This article discusses Monte dei Capuccini, the church on top of Monte dei Cappuccini, how to get to Monte dei Cappuccini, and how to get that perfect photo of Turin (and the Mole)!
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Borgo Medievale: A beautiful recreated medieval village in Turin
One of the highlights of Turin has to be the Borgo Medievale! This stunning medieval village in Torino isn’t what it seems to be as it only dates back to 1884. This article will provide tips for visiting the Borgo Medievale for first-time visitors and a brief history of this fascinating (and free!) attraction with Turin!
…The stunning covered passages of Turin, Italy that rival Paris’ passages!
Turin’s charm is often underrated. This former Italian capital has been considered the capital of the Art Nouveau architecture movement, which is reflected within its stunning architecture seen throughout the walkable city center! One of the highlights of Turin’s architecture has to be the covered passages of Turin. These historic passages can be easily seen while walking around Turin’s historic city!
…Your DIY Food Tour of Italy with the best regional Italian foods to try
They say the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and I couldn’t agree with this statement more. With such a rich social, civic, artistic and cuisine history, it’s easy to get pulled in many directions when visiting Italy for the first time. This delicious food guide to Italy will teach you about the best dishes to try in Italy by region.
If you’ve never been to Italy before, I recommend letting the food guide you, because you will see so much beauty and history no matter where are in Italy. You might as well take it in with all your senses! (Not to mention that walking around all day will help you build quite an appetite!) Let’s start in the collar/top of the boot, and work our way down.
…20 Tips for Eurorailing Around Europe for first time backpackers
As an American who did my first Eurotrip after graduating college AND now a European resident, I’ve learned a lot lessons about train travel in Europe.
These are tips for traveling around Europe by train for first-timers considering buying the Eurail pass, which is available to non-European citizens.
Non-European citizens living in Europe can also buy the Eurail pass, but you cannot use it in your country of residence. (Interrail is only for EU Citizens, so interrailing does differ in some ways. However many of these tips for European train travel might still be useful!)
…Off the beaten path Rome: Your guide to Monti (and beyond) by a local
One of my favorite parts of visiting Rome was certainly just walking. There’s so much history and so many neighborhoods in Rome. Although most tourists stick to the areas near the Colosseum, local Annalisa is here to show you the off the beaten path neighborhoods near Esquilino Hill and Monti that many tourists miss. You’ll get a glimpse of history and a tasting of Rome’s best food in this guide to Rome off the beaten path.
…A perfect day in Barbaresco, Italy for independent travelers
Lovers of Italian wine need to put Barbaresco high on their Italian bucket list! This charming small town is the hub for the D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. Queen of Italian red wines. This guide to Barbaresco for independent travelers will focus on what to do in Barbaresco, tips for tasting wine from Barbaresco wineries in Barbaresco without a tour, and how to visit Barbaresco without a tour.
…A chocolate lover’s guide to the best chocolate in Turin
Although Belgium is famous the world over for chocolate, Turin is often forgotten despite being its iconic role in chocolate creation. Turin is the birthplace of the chocolate bar and chocolate lovers will be in chocolate heaven in Piedmont, which has a long history of chocolate making. This chocolate lover’s guide to the best chocolate in Turin will discuss the history of chocolate, what chocolate to buy in Torino, and the best chocolatiers in Turin.
…Things to do in Turin Italy: A Resident’s Guide to Italy’s Most Underrated City
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Turin Italy (called Torino by the locals), you’ll want to read this local’s guide to Torino written by a resident. This underrated city in Northern Italy has some absolutely amazing things to do, so keep reading for the best things to do in Turin by one very opinionated resident.
…A perfect day in Barolo, Italy without a tour for independent travelers
One of the most iconic Italian wines is Barolo. This complex red wine originates in Piedmont, a prosperous yet quiet region in terms of tourism. For true wine lovers, visiting the sleepy town of Barolo is a dream come true, especially as it appears in front of you after driving countless windy two-lane roads. This independent guide to visiting Barolo, Italy will include tips for visiting Barolo, where to taste Barolo wine in Barolo, tips for setting up Barolo tastings on your own, and getting to Barolo on your own.
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