Bologna: A City Made for Wandering and Eating
For the past ten years, I’ve passed through Bologna several times on my way home to Florence. Each visit revealed a new layer, a new reason to fall in love
A Taste of Thanksgiving in Tuscany – What Americans Really Eat on Turkey Day
While we don’t traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving here in Tuscany, the holiday has quietly woven itself into late November thanks to American friends, travellers, and expats. And since Olivia is here
The Best Street Crêpes in Paris – Street Food #1
A Delicious Tradition That Never Gets Old** Best Street Crepes in France: Discover the Top Paris Crêpes You Must Try There are street foods you try once… and then there
From Marseille to Arles — In Van Gogh’s Footsteps
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World I promised myself that the next time my ship arrived in Marseille, I would follow Van Gogh’s footsteps across Provence. So here
Via Tornabuoni Florence: Ultimate Guide to the Fashion District and Its New Christmas Lights
Via Tornabuoni – Florence, Where Light, Fashion and History Become a Single Walk Via Tornabuoni in Florence is not just a prestigious address in the heart of the city: every
One Day in Rome – From Civitavecchia to the Heart of History
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World Early in the morning, I stepped off the ship in Civitavecchia — the true launchpad for Rome. I didn’t expect the morning
Palermo in One Day – Olivia’s Take on Sicily’s Raw, Radiant Soul
If you’re wondering what to do in Palermo, look no further — this city has a way of surprising you before you even realize what’s happening. Palermo is still one
One Day in Tunis – Olivia’s Report from La Goulette
We arrived early in La Goulette, the port of Tunis, greeted by a stunning sunrise. After two days at sea aboard the Costa Pacifica, I finally felt completely rested —
Barcelona in Two Days – A City Where the Sky Is Blue and Ideas Are Big
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World I’m spending two days in Barcelona before boarding the ship again — and one thing is certain: this city doesn’t let you
The Magic of Tuscan Winter: Christmas Markets, Food, and Hidden Seasonal Wonders
Tuscan Winter Wonders: Celebrate the Holidays with the Toscan Olive Garden Lifestyle Magazine Yesterday, Christmas markets opened across Italy, and today marks the official start of this magical, festive season