I've only been living in Rome permanently for the past five years, but I traveled around Italy for a decade prior to that, and I always try to share insider tips for getting off the beaten path in my Substack, the New Roman Times. I hope readers find it helpful!
I also love reading Substacks by fellow expats like Gillian Longworth McGuire, Elizabeth Minchilli, and Emiko Davies.
Laura so nice to know similar souls are out there... I lived in Rome from 1965 to 1993 saw lots of changes and now living in Vetralla, on the way to Viterbo...like living on Via Giulia or via di Monserrato 40 years ago.
Travels to Tuscany and N Lazio is bilingual original 1700s manuscript of the Cardinals diary , my translation and chapters in English . See www.elegantetruria.com BOOKS for reviews
here is a link to info on the special exhibit now being held about the history of the Tower of Pisa. Check out the prices for entrance into all the different buildings on the Field of Miracles.
I second your recommendation to "start" an Italian trip a bit before actually arriving by reading and researching the place you'll visit. Your book "Etruria" was so helpful to me during my recent visit to that fascinating area. I really believe that Italy's problem is not so much "over-tourism" as misguided tourism. In a country chock-a-block full of beauty, art, and history in every region, everyone visiting is trying to go to the same sandwich shop in the same city at the same time. The magic of Italy is just as easily discovered in the secondary cities or small towns as it is in Florence or Rome.
Hello that you for this great article. I am the author of Bella Figura, a memoir with tips and recipes based on my first year in Florence! I write about Florence in my Substack and hypertourism will be a part of it but it’s all filtered through the lens of my Bella Figura method - looking for joy and beauty in everything:
Check out Noel McFerran, who is at a Canadian university, (I dont remember which one) he created a Gazeteer for Cardinal Henry's travels...which helped me research my book.
I've only been living in Rome permanently for the past five years, but I traveled around Italy for a decade prior to that, and I always try to share insider tips for getting off the beaten path in my Substack, the New Roman Times. I hope readers find it helpful!
I also love reading Substacks by fellow expats like Gillian Longworth McGuire, Elizabeth Minchilli, and Emiko Davies.
Laura so nice to know similar souls are out there... I lived in Rome from 1965 to 1993 saw lots of changes and now living in Vetralla, on the way to Viterbo...like living on Via Giulia or via di Monserrato 40 years ago.
I love that Pisa map!
I have quite a collection… most from suocero ammiraglio…of ports, Venezia, Pisa… but not enough walls
Travels to Tuscany and N Lazio is bilingual original 1700s manuscript of the Cardinals diary , my translation and chapters in English . See www.elegantetruria.com BOOKS for reviews
https://www.opapisa.it/en/multimedia-en/news/temporary-exhibition-la-torre-allo-specchio/
here is a link to info on the special exhibit now being held about the history of the Tower of Pisa. Check out the prices for entrance into all the different buildings on the Field of Miracles.
I have a large collection of Pisa and a Venezia maps and prints - but not enough walls!
I second your recommendation to "start" an Italian trip a bit before actually arriving by reading and researching the place you'll visit. Your book "Etruria" was so helpful to me during my recent visit to that fascinating area. I really believe that Italy's problem is not so much "over-tourism" as misguided tourism. In a country chock-a-block full of beauty, art, and history in every region, everyone visiting is trying to go to the same sandwich shop in the same city at the same time. The magic of Italy is just as easily discovered in the secondary cities or small towns as it is in Florence or Rome.
Hello that you for this great article. I am the author of Bella Figura, a memoir with tips and recipes based on my first year in Florence! I write about Florence in my Substack and hypertourism will be a part of it but it’s all filtered through the lens of my Bella Figura method - looking for joy and beauty in everything:
https://kaminmohammadi1.substack.com?r=4761g5&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
Is your book in English?
I have books in English, Italian and bilingual too. check out the Books page on www.elegantetruria.com
Very intrigued by the travels of Henry Stuart. Must look up that book!
I dont know where you are located, but you can check out WorldCat for a list of libraries in your area that have it...
I'm in Canada. I have a large university library in my city, so I'll check out WorldCat to see if they have it. Thanks!
Check out Noel McFerran, who is at a Canadian university, (I dont remember which one) he created a Gazeteer for Cardinal Henry's travels...which helped me research my book.
Lovely descriptions that make one want to visit with purpose!