Camden Street Art Self-Guided Walking Tour (+ Map)

wall mural of an african child and love hearts

From Brick Lane to Brixton, London is not short of areas with first-rate urban art. One of the best places to find street art in London is Camden Town, just north of the city centre. Whereas you can explore street art in Shoreditch on an organised walking tour, this is not currently available for Camden. […]

Bologna’s Historic Centre: The Red, The Fat and The Learned

nun walking across a small piazza towards a central monument with a raised tomb

Bologna has had several nicknames throughout its long history but three have stuck: La Rossa (The Red), La Grassa (The Fat) and La Dotta (The Learned). Let’s explore Bologna’s historic centre through these sobriquets which go to the very heart and soul of the city. La Rossa (The Red) La Rossa originally referred to the […]

A Weekend in Perugia: Uncovering Ancient and Medieval Treasures

men in medieval costume throwing flags in the air

It was no ordinary weekend in Perugia. The Umbrian capital’s streets were teeming with locals in medieval dress, its five rioni (districts) competing in sporting contents that included javelin throwing and archery. There were jugglers, stilt walkers, fire-eaters, musicians and dancers, the festivities culminating in a spectacular historical parade. Marking the victory of Braccio Fortebracci […]