Every once in a while a travel magazine manages to masterfully capture an authentic slice of Italy – not the cliché, nor the sugar-coated sales pitch – but an honest portrait (albeit one of a lover). This time, the often overlooked Turin takes center stage in Oddur Thorisson's article for Conde Naste Traveler. Having traveled extensively in Italy and been fortunate enough to have had an insider's view every step of the way (thanks to friends, family of friends and friendly strangers), I was impressed with Thorisson's observant overview of this grand old gem...of course, I have my edits: ...