Catacombs and crypts, the skulls of Catholic saints, horrific artworks…Italy, you captured my dark heart!
Unusual Travel Destinations
Where to see Galileo’s finger in Florence
When I learned that you can visit Galileo’s finger in a museum. I became very interested in the death of this infamous scientist.
An interview with travel blogger La Carmina
An Interview with La Carmina about alternative culture, the ethics of flying, and what to expect from travel in a pandemic.
The beautiful burials of Basilica Santa Croce in Florence
A veritable who’s who is buried in Santa Croce — artists, scientists, philosophers, composers. It’s not just a church, it’s a pantheon.
Getting creeped out at the Torture Museum of Montepulciano
A disturbing display offers a sample of what’s inside: a jaws-like wooden spiked device, an iron mask that looks like a long-lost member of Slipknot…
What to expect inside Bran Castle
The scariest thing about Bran Castle has nothing to do with vampires.