Aug. 2025 Portofino is a small, picturesque fishing village turned luxury resort town located on the Italian Riviera, in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. Famed for its pastel-colored houses, luxury yachts, and crystal-clear waters, it’s one of the most iconic seaside destinations in the Mediterranean. The nearest station is Santa Margherita Ligure, with connections… Continue reading (Italy) A Glance at Portofino
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(Italy) A Glance at Genova
Aug. 2025 Genoa (Italian: Genova) is a historic port city in northwestern Italy, known for its rich maritime past, labyrinthine old town, and vibrant cultural life. It’s the capital of the Liguria region and one of the most underrated gems in the Mediterranean, often overshadowed by cities like Rome, Florence, or Venice—yet full of character,… Continue reading (Italy) A Glance at Genova
(Italy) A flash visit to Savona
Feb. 2025 I had a chance to spend 2 nights in this seaside city at northern Italy. Savona is not really a popular town, but it was surprisingly beautiful, full of ancient churches, traditional buildings, street and alleys. I have visited two churches (Chiesa di Sant’Andrea Apostolo, Duomo di Savona) which were both unbelievably gorgeous… Continue reading (Italy) A flash visit to Savona