Category: Italy

The Book to Bring to Positano, Italy

An image of the cover of the novel One Italian Summer

Looking for a book full of charms, a story with a bit of romance and a dose of magical realism, a novel with a setting most desirable—Positano, Italy—and characters in a healthful range of ages? Then pick up One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle.

Films Set in Venice: Don’t Look Now

Am image of a canal in Venice, Italy featuring a church and gondolas and the words "Bashful Adventurer Film Club" superimposed. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

Since the only sort of travel any of us are actually engaging in during the COVID-19 era is some very hearty channel surfing, this seems like a good a moment as any to indulge in movies about travel and, more…

Savor Milan: Things to Do in Milan, Italy

The view of the Duomo from the Museo del Novecento. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

Milan seems to be a hopping off point, the place where you land and then leave. But there are so many good reasons to stay for a bit. The Bashful Adventurer explores things to do in Milan, Italy.

Where to Eat in Milan

Coconut cake at Biffi in MIlan. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

With So Many Restaurants in Milan, Italy, How Do You Choose? Headed to Milan seemingly just minutes after making all sorts of fastidious New Year’s resolutions, I vow to put denial aside during my adventure and eat in Milan with…

Tips for Visiting Saint Mark’s Basilica

The Bashful Adventurer in Venice: The four horses at upstairs at Saint Mark's Basilica. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

The Basilica di San Marco Is the Crown Jewel of Venice—and Everyone Knows It   It is possible to travel to Venice without visiting Saint Mark’s Basilica—those crowds! the wait!—but why would you want to skip it (except for those…