Train travel is a pretty quick and easy way to explore Italy.  It is usually faster than traveling by bus or car even.  And as an added convenience, train stations are generally located right smack-dab in the city’s center, leaving you with less to figure out when compared to airports that usually require shuttles or…

Italy is just filled with hidden gems: shy hilltop cities, forgotten places, overlooked artifacts and all kinds of spots off the proverbial beaten path.  They’re worth discovering, and this blog’s hidden place is Bomarzo! Or more specifically it’s gardens, known also as the “Bosco Sacro” (Sacred Grove), or the “Parco dei Mostri” (Monster Park). Monster…