Florence: Street Art & Oddities, pt. 2
Beyond the Duomo and the David, Florence hosts a wealth of surprise street art, fun architectural details, and free art installations....
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- May 28
Tuscany: What's blooming in May?
It's hard to believe we're 3 months into the flowering season here in Tuscany, and after our February magnolias, March cherry trees, and...
- May 1
On the Road in Southern Tuscany: Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano & Saturnia
Tuscany is so big, there are still places I've never seen in my 25 years of guiding here. So I was thrilled to have the chance to visit...
- Apr 18
Spring in Tuscany: Fresh Fava Beans & Pecorino Cheese
Spring in Tuscany means fresh fava beans! Many people think immediately of Hannibal Lecter's famous line from Silence of the Lambs, but I...
- Feb 27
Florence: what's blooming in February?
It's still cold outside with nighttime temps around freezing, but the days are getting warmer and the sun is bringing out the first...
- Feb 13
Winter in Tuscany: San Gimignano, Volterra & Pisa
Most people think of Italy as a summer destination and come for the beaches and al fresco dining, but that's also when it's hot and...
- Nov 27, 2021
November in Florence: Fewer Tourists, Cheaper Prices, and a Gentle Sun
Sure, the weather may be risky in November, but it's also a great time to visit the Tuscany. Most of the tourists have gone home, the...
- Oct 6, 2021
Autumn in Tuscany: Crisp days, Stormy nights
Buongiorno! I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! I've been traveling a lot and actually had one TOUR (Greek Islands...
- Jul 6, 2021
Hiking near Florence: the Monastery and Nature Reserve of Vallombrosa
The summer sun can be brutal in Florence, and it's often one of the hottest cities in Italy since it's landlocked and in a wide valley,...
- May 10, 2021
The Uffizi Gallery (Florence): Medieval & Renaissance Masterpieces
Italy is opening up again and the museums are finally welcoming visitors after almost 6 months of closed doors. The famed Uffizi Gallery...
- Apr 12, 2021
A Tour of Florence's "Wine Windows"
Everybody's been talking about Florence's "wine windows" (buchette del vino), the little arched windows around the city that were built...