An Exciting Array of Day Trips from Parma, Bologna, and Modena

The Italian cities of the Emilia-Romagna region are famous for their food, architecture, and spectacular scenery. This area of Italy boasts Medieval and Renaissance cities, picturesque countryside, and myriad cultural attractions that include the oldest university in the Western world. Because transportation between and around the cities of Parma, Bologna, and Modena is convenient, there are many day trips and cultural excursions to consider when visiting these Emilia-Romagna destinations. Read more

Bumbershoot Festival :: Seattle, Washington

One of the largest festivals of North America, Bumbershoot is an international music and arts festival that is held annually in Seattle, Washington over the Labor Day weekend. The festival is ideally held on the seventy-four acres of Seattle’s City Center that had originally been constructed for the World’s Fair of 1962. Performances cover a wide array of musical genres and take place on both indoor and outdoor stages. Artists, crafters and food vendors are set up throughout the grounds. Read more