Torino Italy is one of those hidden gems of Europe in that is not normally on the typical itinerary, but a great addition, especially in Winter! We spent 7-days in Torino Italy and the surrounding area learning about the history and culture of this northern Italy metropolis. And boy did we have a blast! From skiing in the Alps to exploring all the Savoy luxurious castles throughout the city to the amazing food, Torino was…
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Continuing with my series on bucket list adventures, my first one for this year was skiing the Italian Alps in Torino Italy. As part of our 7-day Torino Italy Itinerary, we carved out 3 days to ski the Italian Alps. Home to the 2006 Olympics, we were not disappointed with the amazing skiing at the Via Lattea in the picture perfect town of Sestriere. This world class skiing was a perfect stop on our travels…
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When people think of Italy, the first places that come to mind are always Rome, Venice, or Florence. One major city that often is overlooked is Torino, Italy. Located in Northern Italy close to Switzerland and France, this off-the-beaten-path city has numerous hidden gems to explore. From amazing museums, historic castles, and amazing Alps skiing, there is something for everyone! In my Torino Italy Travel Guide you will find where to stay, what to pack,…
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Seeing the main sites in Italy in 7 days was such a whirl wind! Italy has so much to offer from its amazing history, architecture, food, artwork … the list goes on & on. Narrowing the list down, we settled on the following for our 7-day Italian Itinerary … 7-day Italian Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Milan We arrived mid-day in Milan and rented a car at the airport to head to Lake Como. Before…
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Rome is an amazing city with some of the best history, architecture, & art in the world! It blends modern day architecture with ancient Roman ruins. It has fabulous squares with amazing fountains. It’s an unforgettable experience and we were lucky enough to have 24 hours to explore Rome Italy! 24 hours in Rome Italy … We took the train from Florence (if you missed my Florence adventures see here) to Rome. We stayed at…
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