Italy — The Memorable Museums of Bologna
A leading city of culture throughout its long history, Bologna is home to a variety of exceptional museums that illustrate its enduring artistic heritage.
Italy — The great churches of Bologna
From Medieval times to the Baroque era, the magnificent churches of Bologna chronicle the historic and artistic grandeur of the city,
Italy — The Porticoes of Bologna
Along the Porticoes of the Strada Maggiore, an introduction to Bologna’s medieval golden age.
A Little Known Medieval Gem of the Piedmont — Saluzzo
In the northwestern corner of Italy, the unjustly overlooked ancient hillside city of Saluzzo has preserved the urban characteristics of the fifteenth century.
Italy — The Many Faces of Turin
From former capital of the powerful Dukes of Savoy and glorious showcase of Piemontese Baroque architecture to industrial powerhouse, Turin is one of Italy’s best kept secrets.
Hidden Gems of the Italian Alps — Susa, Novalesa and Aosta
Throughout history, the fate of the mountainous northwestern corner of Italy bordering France and Switzerland has been influenced by its strategic location as the entry point to the Italian peninsula from the surrounding Alpine passes. Today, its many Roman and Medieval fortified towns and monasteries still give evidence to this turbulent past.
In Turin, Italy — Sarcophagi and Palazzi
In the foothills of the Italian Alps, the historic city of Turin recounts the story of very different civilizations in two world-class museums: The Egyptian Museum and the Palazzo Madama.
The Other Face of Provence — The Camargue Delta
Western Europe’s largest delta, where the Rhône River meets the Mediterranean Sea, the Camargue is a unique mosaic of wetland teaming with wildlife — and a place of history and legends.
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural… and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
