Whether you’re spending two days in Florence or four months, there are some sights you cannot miss out on in this historic city. There is no shortage of breathtaking landmarks, and historic basilicas here so realistically this post could go on forever. So, what I’ll focus on here are the MUST SEE spots that, Read More
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking about all the romantic places I’ve seen in Italy (and there is A LOT) and write you down a little list. I chose to forgo mentioning the well-known Trevi Fountain, the Blue Grotto in Capri, or Venice’s Piazza San Marco. Honestly, most of those are worth seeing,, Read More
Chances are if you’re in Florence you’re going to be eating your fair share of pizza. I’m here to tell you about my personal favorite: Gusta Pizza Best type of pizza to get: Margarita Cost: €5 This little restaurant is located right by the Santo Spirito Basilica (a beautiful church you should visit if, Read More
If you’re in Tuscany and looking for a beach to visit on a day trip – most people will tell you that Viareggio is one of the best places to go. It makes sense – it’s very easy to get to if you’re coming from most places like Florence or Pisa, and the view, Read More
I’m not really one to rant about food… I mean you eat it, it’s great, you forget about it; but the sandwiches at All’Anttico Vinaio in Florence are an exception to that rule. There is very little food that will make me say “wow”! This did. Now, maybe someone will go on and say, Read More
A short bus ride away from Florence, there’s a tiny town called Fiesole. If you have a few hours to spare, you can take in one of the most beautiful views of Tuscany from here. Lush green hills, olives trees spread out for miles, blue skies, a couple of castles, and a birds eye-view, Read More
If you are ever planning on flying into Italy, I would recommend skipping the major city airports and heading to a tiny city like Florence. When I flew to Florence I flew from Paris, France. On the easy 2 hour flight I got to see the alps, the ocean, and the beautiful fields and, Read More
Florence is a city bustling with markets. You can find clothes, sunglasses, jewelry, souvenirs, food, and home accessories, but more prominently than all else you can find leather. You can honestly find anything your heart desires when it comes to leather – I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many purses and coats in, Read More
The Duomo is Florence’s most famous architectural sites, and one of Italy’s most majestic cathedrals. Every detail of the building is so magnificent, you could honestly spend days just looking at the exterior. The construction of the Duomo took approximately 140 years, with the dome itself taking about 300 (the people who started building it, Read More