Came back to the park for a European food festival. Lots of vendors from all around Europe as…read moreindicated by their flags. Clean seating & smart toilets too. Im not hungry but the smells are reeling me in... we passed Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German .... Candy, pastry, spices food stands. A lot of food was cooking & it all looked wonderful. I didn't realize this is the only green space in Bologna and am told it gets enjoyed.

This is a lovely, massive park that butts up against the old town of Parma. The trees offer…read morebeautiful shade, parts for biking and water fountains can found throughout. It reminded us of a rough around the edges Central Park that with a little activation would be something magic. Great spot to snag some green space and shade or roll out a picnic. Fifteen minute walk from the train station and ten minute walk from the heart of Old Town Parma. Fair warning for all my single ladies, this seemed to be a hot spot for hoards of groups of homeless men - maybe not the most ideal for a single female at night.

Worth checking out. My boyfriend and I were bored after seeing the leaning tower and decided to…read morecheck out this garden. They have bamboo trees you can walk through and the overall experience was pretty and photo worthy. Check it out if you have time

Stopped by on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. When taking the train from Venice to Cinque…read moreTerre I decided to allow a couple of hours to explore Pisa. By the time we got to the Leaning Tower of Pisa we didn't have enough time to partake in the timed tickets to go to the top of the tower so we decided to wander around the area. This botanical garden wasn't too far away by foot. The ladies selling tickets were friendly and it wasn't too expensive compared to other more popular tourist attraction entrance fees. There were an abundance of different types of plants and indoor exhibits to keep us occupied. I also liked how I could see workers putting bird safe stickers on the greenhouse glass so our avian friends wouldn't crash into it. The restrooms were conveniently located and clean. Another side note, really glad we could hold our luggage at the train station so we could enjoy a nice little day trip in Pisa without having to worry about constantly lugging our carry on with us.

We couldn't decide if we wanted to do Boboli or Bardini (no time to do both) but we ended up at the…read moreentrance to Bardini first so we decided to check it out. Fair warning, the entrance isn't very clearly marked. It looks just like a business front and I was confused as to how entering the park would actually work. I didn't do much research (which is a shock I know) into this garden before coming and was a bit daunted by the uphill climb. From the entrance, I assumed there would be a funicular or something. I was wrong. Not only am I not in shape, but I've been having some medical issues, and I was terrified I just paid an entrance fee to a park that I cannot check out. Luckily, the switchbacks are super gentle. We could hardly "feel" walking up this hill. There was also a lot to look at as we walked up so it was really a beautiful "hike." We were confused a bit by the signs and how far the garden went up. We weren't the only ones either because two couples past us while we rested on a bench, wondering if they were going the "right way" as well. I was expecting a bit more "garden" but got more "trees and shrubs" but I think this place is worth the hike just for the views of Florence alone.

This beautiful park is under the radar, which isn't exactly a bad thing…read more You can enjoy peaceful walks with incredible views from every part of this park. During my visit, it wasn't crowded at all and it made the experience that much better. Highly recommend!

Lucca is one of my favorite small towns in the world. If you adore quaint, small town charm plus…read moreinsane natural beauty, you'll love this town just as much as I do. Lucca doesn't have any world renowned museums, public monuments, or even a culinary specialty that gives it name. The natural beauty of the city itself is the attraction. I find this little town so sweet and fun to explore because it is surrounded by a giant elevated wall that surrounds the city like a candy wrapper. The wall is about 2-3 miles and extremely pedestrian and cycler friendly as there are no cars on the road. Walking on this wall has been one of the best memories I've had in Europe. I'm one of those people that are constantly thinking about random little things all the time, but the ineffable beauty of the leaves turning all shades of red, orange, and yellow really had me silent for a few hours. Come here, you'll feel a sense of peace you haven't experienced anywhere else. Beats any museum I've ever been to.