"To assist in making Turin ,affordable to those of us who are not well heeled and like to get value for our bucks, while still seeing the "sights" and experiencing how the locals go about their everyday activities; do they do the same things as us bac…"

"If what follows reads like a gastronomic shopping tour, it’s because Turin is all about the food. As the capital of the Italian ‘Slow Food Movement,' the region of Piedmont is known for its rich rural cuisine, from artisan cheeses to organic smoked m…"

"From its tidy grid of streets (a gift from its ancient Roman founders) to its grand architecture to one of the world's favorite football teams (Juventus), Turin is a fascinating and vibrant city, one as shrouded in mystery, immersed in history, and b…"

"This often-overlooked gem of a city, nestled on the doorstep of the Alps, was the first capital of Italy, and thus elegant royal palaces, beautiful museums and luxurious gardens abound. Yet while Turin maintains a reputation as the Baroque city of th…"

"Turin is the capital of good food. It hosts the famous "Salone del gusto e Terra Madre" festival — an international food festival dedicated to best practice in the production and preparation of food — and this theme of quality and authenticity is evi…"