Livorno’s Quiet Magic: A Port City Worth Lingering In
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World Our ship docks in a new port every morning — today, we’re in Livorno, the maritime gateway to Florence. Leaning against the
Beaujolais Nouveau – A French Tradition That Welcomes the Beginning of Winter
November’s third Thursday in France is not just a date — it’s an event. That’s the day the new Beaujolais, the Beaujolais Nouveau, is released.Each year, this young, vibrant wine
Naples – A Day in the Heart of the City
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World The day at sea wasn’t boring at all. Over breakfast, I ran into Steve — we used to meet at the same
Marseille – The City Shaped by the Sea
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World “Whoever arrives in Marseille is at home.” — Jean-Claude Izzo We left Savona in the afternoon, the sun soft over the Ligurian
KAWS at Palazzo Strozzi: When Florence Speaks Pop
When Florence Meets Pop “KAWS… who exactly is that?” my friend Louise asked, as we strolled through the cobbled streets of Florence. She’s visiting for the Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition, and like
Savona Surprises: Finding Magic in Italy’s Quiet Port City
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World Finally, I’m in Europe. Savona — modest, unpretentious Savona — is the kind of place that doesn’t try to impress you at
La Via del Tè – When Florence Learned to Drink Tea
In Italy, where espresso is almost a national flag, tea is still more of a curious tourist than an old friend. And yet, somewhere between the Renaissance streets of Florence
The Call of the Ocean – Finding Home at Sea After Sixty
Some encounters change the course of your life. Mine began on a quiet evening in Florence, when I met a woman whose vision reshaped the way I see the world:
My Experience at the XV Florence Biennale
Light and Shadow in Florence Biennale 2025 I’ve always loved art — not just in museums, but wherever it finds me: in a quiet gallery, on a forgotten street corner,
Street Food of Florence 3 – Porchetta, the Fragrant Tuscan Wonder
Porchetta — pronounced porketta by the locals — is not just roast pork. Wrapped in golden, crackling skin and infused with herbs, it’s the very soul of the Italian countryside.