Flora Lufrano
I am Flora Lufrano, and I have been collaborating with Travel in USA and Viaggi-USA for several years now, writing articles that bring me back with pleasure to places and memories in the United States, a land I love and where I lived for about a year during my adolescence. From that wonderful experience, my desire to travel, discover, and meticulously plan itineraries was born, only to be surprised by the unexpected events that make every trip even more exciting and memorable!
Attending a high school in Arkansas and living on a farm allowed me to appreciate the lesser-known and stereotypical side of America. Visiting the big cities, I then realized how many souls characterize the United States and how much beauty there is to discover.
In addition to the United States, I have lived for several months in Costa Rica (where my mother was born) and in Egypt, where I collaborated on a project with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Ministry of Public Education to write Italian textbooks for use in public schools where they teach our wonderful language. Because, in addition to travel, I am passionate about words. I am a trainer of Italian language teachers, a teacher, a translator from English and Spanish, and an author of textbooks published by Garzanti, Guerra Editore, Study Pubs LCC, and Petrini Editore.
And as I prepare to embark on another journey with my wonderful family, I hope that the information contained in my articles will help you better plan your next adventure exploring the United States!
Paradox Museum Miami: Tickets and Visitor’s Guide
In the collective imagination, Miami is undoubtedly synonymous with leisure and entertainment: from the vast sandy beaches to the nightlife of South Beach and Miami Beach, from the unique Venetian …
Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: Hours, Ticket and Attractions
The Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (previously known as the Miami Science Museum and Miami Science Museum and Space Transit Planetarium) is Miami‘s premier science museum and the …
The Bass Museum of Art in Miami: Visitor’s Guide
Who said Miami is only about beaches and nightlife? The city also offers notable museums, and The Bass Museum of Art (commonly known as The Bass) is definitely an interesting …
Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami: Visitor’s Guide
If you have already experienced the beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, know that there are plenty of things to do in Miami. The city is rich in stimulation and interesting …
Discover Superblue Miami, an Incredibile Immersive Art Experience
Among the many attractions in Miami, there are numerous ones dedicated to the world of art. Surely, Superblue is one of them, not only because of the numerous exhibitions it …
Wings Over Miami Museum: Hours, Tickets and Collection
If you’re passionate about flight, history, and engineering and you’re in Miami, you might consider visiting Wings Over Miami during your Florida vacation. The museum, which pays tribute to veterans …
The Wolfsonian Florida International University: History, Collection and Admission
While walking in Miami’s South Beach Art Deco District, you will come across a distinctive 5-story building in soft colors. It features an iron gate in a Baroque style and …
Best Things to Do in Idaho: Attractions and Places of Visit
Idaho is the thirteenth largest state in the United States, but don’t expect to find sprawling large cities here. In fact, the state’s natural beauty is the main reason to visit …
A Guide to San Francisco’s Financial District
At first glance, the Financial District may not be a place where you would expect to find many points of interest, compared to the many other neighborhoods in San Francisco. …
Visit Fort Point, The Historic Fort on the San Francisco Bay
Imagine yourself staring up at the Golden Gate Bridge in all its splendor while standing in a mighty fortress built between 1853 and 1861, with the sound of the water crashing …
Guide to the Marina District San Francisco, Home of the Palace of Fine Arts
The San Francisco Bay Area has a unique charm, but the Marina District on the water is one of the San Francisco neighborhoods you should definitely include in your itinerary. …
Watts Towers: Visit Simon Rodia’s Visionary Work in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is full of buildings, monuments and mansions made by famous architects and in most cases costing millions of dollars. Just think of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, MOCA, …
Walt Disney Concert Hall: Plan a Visit to Frank Gehry’s Architectural Work in Los Angeles
A building with a form that defies the rules of symmetry and that certainly does not go unnoticed in a city where geometric shapes are undisputed rulers. The Walt Disney …
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: the Spectacular Paleontological Site in Los Angeles
Mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, prehistoric wolfdogs–those are just some of the animals you’ll find at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles, one of the world’s most important paleontological …
A Guide to the TCL Chinese Theatre, One of the World’s Leading Movie Theaters!
There are some iconic places in America where a photo or selfie is a must. If you are in Los Angeles, particularly in Hollywood, one of the must-see places is …
Visit The Broad, The Free Museum of Contemporary Art in Downtown Los Angeles
A fascinating honeycomb structure immediately catches the eye as you walk down Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. It is The Broad, an art museum that opened in September 2017, …
Visit MOCA, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles
If you love contemporary art or are otherwise fascinated and intrigued by the creativity of contemporary artists, you can’t miss a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los …
The Hollywood Museum: Discover the History of American Cinema!
In Hollywood, it is almost impossible to escape the desire to immerse oneself in the film culture that this city is an emblem of. And what better place than a …
Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles: Ready to Experience Something Different?
A museum where imagination touches reality and merges with it, leaving the visitor pleasantly disoriented. This is the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles. An unusual museum that intrigues, …
California Science Center: The Science Museum of Los Angeles
Do you wish to see a real space shuttle? Do you want to discover the beauty of different ecosystems and really understand their fragility? Do you love life and would …
Bradbury Building: The Famous Blade Runner Building in Downtown Los Angeles
There are many things to do and see in Los Angeles, and among them are important landmarks and buildings that characterize it and that have often become movie sets for …
Visit the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
With more than 35 million specimens and exhibits that tell the story of the Earth over 4.5 billion years, the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is the largest natural …
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach: Discover the Wonders of the Ocean
If you are in Los Angeles, you have surely planned a visit to its most famous beaches, such as Malibu, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and Hermosa Beach. The destinations on …
Heritage Square Museum: Discover Historic Homes in Los Angeles
If you love Victorian architecture and style, this is the place for you: the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles can take visitors back in time to the years between …
Hollywood Forever Cemetery: The Celebrity Cemetery of Los Angeles
There are numerous things to do in Hollywood, and the Hollywood Forever Cemetery stands out among them. It is not the only famous cemetery in the United States: just think …
Visit Getty Villa, the “Roman” Villa in Malibu
Malibu has some of the most beautiful beaches in Los Angeles and is famous for its 21 miles of breathtaking scenery and views. But the easternmost part is also home …
Los Angeles City Hall Observation Deck: A Bird’s-Eye View Overlooking the LA Skyline
One of the most interesting buildings in Los Angeles, besides the Bradbury Building, Griffith Observatory, Union Station, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, is definitely Los Angeles City Hall. This iconic …
Best Things to Do in Union Square, San Francisco
Whether you’re in town for a few days or for a long time, a must-see among the things to do in San Francisco is to enjoy the atmosphere of Union …
Visit the San Francisco Zoo: Tickets, Tours and Attractions
With more than 2,000 animals, San Francisco Zoo is located somewhat off-center from downtown and other San Francisco landmarks, yet it is easily accessible by the Muni line, which will …
Renzo Piano’s California Academy of Sciences: How to Plan a Visit
An aquarium, a huge rain forest with animals of all kinds, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a research institute all in one place? Yes, it is possible and …
Visit San Francisco’s City Hall, the “People’s Place”
San Francisco City Hall is undoubtedly one of the most famous and recognizable buildings in the city. Its 307-feet-high dome is one of the largest domes in the world and, …
Transamerica Pyramid: the Futuristic Skyscraper in San Francisco
Along with the Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars, the Transamerica Pyramid is one of San Francisco‘s most famous icons. It towers over the surrounding skyscrapers, and we are well …
Japanese Tea Garden: the Oldest Japanese Garden in the United States
Vacations almost always bring with them joy, curiosity, and a desire to discover different places and customs. Unfortunately, however, sometimes they can also be a source of stress, especially if …
Conservatory of Flowers: San Francisco’s Beautiful Botanical Garden
Golden Gate Park is a large park in San Francisco filled with gardens, ponds and impressive buildings that house some of the city’s most important museums, such as the California …
Cable Car Museum, Home of San Francisco’s Historic Streetcars
When you think of San Francisco you think of traveling up and down its beautiful hills looking out from one of the iconic streetcars (cable cars) that have been connecting …
Visitor’s Guide to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco
Just a stone’s throw from the Golden Gate Bridge, nestled amidst the greenery of Lincoln Park and with a splendid view of the Pacific Ocean, we find a majestic Beaux-Arts …
How to Plan a Visit to the De Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco
You will find many attractions in the beautiful Golden Gate Park, including the striking Japanese Tea Garden and Shakespeare Garden, and also important museums such as the California Academy of Sciences …
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: the Historic Naval Park at Fisherman’s Wharf
On the west side of one of San Francisco‘s most popular areas, Fisherman’s Wharf, we find the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. This museum park not only offers spectacular …
Aquarium of the Bay: How to Plan a Visit to San Francisco’s Aquarium
One of the things to do in San Francisco if you are in the Embarcadero area is a visit to the Aquarium of the Bay on Pier 39. More than …
Embarcadero San Francisco: What Are the Best Things to See?
One of the first images that come to mind when you think of San Francisco are the rises and falls of its seven hills. But there is one flat area …
Nob Hill in San Francisco: Attractions and information about the neighborhood
The historic and elegant neighborhood of Nob Hill is often visited only in passing during a trip to San Francisco, yet its scenic location and the sophistication of some of …
Pacific Heights in San Francisco: Things to Do in the Neighborhood
Like Nob Hill, Pacific Heights is also one of San Francisco’s wealthiest and most prestigious neighborhoods. All the more so because the views that can be enjoyed from its streets …
Russian Hill San Francisco: a Guide to the Lombard Street Neighborhood
Russian Hill is one of San Francisco’s neighborhoods most famous worldwide. This very neighborhood is home to the famous Lombard Street, the street that with its bends has become one …
Best Things to Do in Montana: Places to Visit in Big Sky Country
Montana, also known as Big Sky Country, is one of the large states belonging to the Great American West, a vast area that also includes Wyoming, Idaho, and North and …
Best Things to Do in Oregon: Discover the Top Attractions in the State
Although Oregon may not be one of the states most visited by international tourists, it holds an unexpected variety of landscapes, from the beautiful coastline to deserts and natural parks, …
Things to See in Utah: The State’s Best Sights and Attractions
Those who plan to visit Utah (the “Beehive State”) will find themselves surprised by a unique scenic beauty, with its lush forests and arid red rocky deserts, through dazzling white …
Exploratorium: The Science Museum Where You Can Touch Everything
Science is literally at your fingertips at the Museum Exploratorium in San Francisco. Inaugurated in 1969, it is one of the main and most visited museums in the city and …
Walt Disney Family Museum: Dive into the Life and Art of a Visionary Genius
Who hasn’t heard of Walt Disney? Who doesn’t love his masterpieces? Who doesn’t have at least one childhood memory connected to his cartoons and his soundtracks? If you are in …
What to do at Bayside Marketplace, the Open-Air Shopping Mall on the Bay
Not just Lincoln Road: if you love shopping and being outdoors, Miami has so much to offer. Bayside Marketplace is in fact an open-air mall with a hundred stores and …
Things to do a the Miami Zoo: Animals, Attractions, Tickets and Other Info
Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, or more simply Miami Zoo, is Florida’s oldest and largest zoological park and the only subtropical zoo in the continental United States. With over 3,000 …
Pérez Art Museum in Miami: visitor guide and ticket info
The Pérez Art Museum in Miami, known as PAMM, is Miami’s contemporary art museum. It has been located in Downtown Miami in Museum Park since 2013, in a fabulous location …
Lincoln Road Miami: the shopping street of Miami Beach
One of the most famous streets in Miami is Lincoln Road: a real open-air shopping mall in a pedestrian area where you can find everything from bargains not to be …
Visit Jungle Island, the Nature Park of Miami
One of Miami‘s main attractions, especially if you are traveling with children, is its zoo. Jungle Island Park is renowned for its shows and the variety of animals it houses. …
Visit Miami Seaquarium: Tickets, Hours, and Best Things to Do
On the island of Virginia Key in beautiful Biscayne Bay, is one of the oldest and largest water parks in the United States: Miami Seaquarium. Created in 1955 by Fred …
An Overview of Hollywood’s Film Studios
A trip to Los Angeles is not complete unless you visit at least one of the Hollywood film studios. Over the years, Universal, Warner Bros., Sony, and Paramount have produced …
Everything You Need to Know About Tours of Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles
Over the years, Culver City Studios in Los Angeles has been home to numerous film companies: Triangle Film Corporation, MGM, Columbia Pictures, and since 1990, it has been the location …
A Guide to Paramount Pictures in Hollywood: History, Tickets and Tours
Los Angeles is the capital of American cinema. It is here that the masterpieces that marked the childhood of many came to life. After having given you information to help …
Best Places to Visit in San Jose, the Gateway to Silicon Valley
Just over an hour from San Francisco, San José is the third largest city in California and the tenth largest in the United States. It is located in the Santa …
Fresno: a Strategic Point for Visiting Yosemite and Sequoia
Fresno is located in the San Joaquin Valley, in the heart of California. It is the fifth largest city in the state and is in a very advantageous position to …
Visit Telegraph Hill’s Coit Tower: A 360-degree View of San Francisco
San Francisco is renowned for its ups and downs and elegant residential neighborhoods on the hills, from which you can enjoy excellent views across the bay and the urban scenery. …