BEn'S TRAVEL BLOG

The oldest bonsai in the world is over 1,000 years old! It currently lives in the Crespi Bonsai Museum outside Milan, Italy, and I saw it.

Just over an hour north of Milan is the picturesque Lake Maggiore. Isola Bella houses a gorgeous palace and gardens. It's the perfect spot.

Milan's La Scala Theater is one of the most famous opera houses in the world, but is a tour worth your precious time and money? Maybe not...

If you're looking to see all the best sights Milan has to offer, you'll be glad to know you can do it all in one day.

The Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi Milan is a gem in Milan's trendy Isola district with great views of surrounding modern architecture.

The Canal District is Milan's attempt to reinvent their out-of-use canals, and it's a great neighborhood for nightlife.

The Historic Center of Genova houses some gorgeous churches, many nearly 1,000 years old. Take a walking tour in this charming neighborhood.

The Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno is an amazingly beautiful cemetery in north Genova, featuring gorgeous sculptures and mausoleums.

The Parco Durazzo Pallavicini is one of the best parks in Liguria if not Italy. Located in Pegli, it's a great half-day trip from Genova.