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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....

Swords and Samurai at the Stibbert Museum in Florence

One of the most unexpected museums in Florence is the Museo Stibbert, which houses the eclectic collection of Frederick Stibbert (1838 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Welcome, Primavera! Early spring hiking in the hills around Florence

This weekend marked the start of spring but it's been springing for a while here in Tuscany. Sunday was also "International Day of...

Italy goes Red again: Status report from Florence

Hello everyone! I’ve just finished recording my first podcast (!!!!) so now you have two ways to get news from my adventures. I won’t...

Pitti Palace: the Modern Art Collection

Hey, it's museum day! I managed a quick visit to the imposing Pitti Palace a few weeks ago, right before they shut the museums down again...

Florence: Street Art & Oddities

Wandering the streets of Florence you see all sorts of interesting things, from the ancient to the modern... In a city known for...

Backstory, pt. 2: Emerging from Lockdown, Spring 2020

The first lockdown here in Italy was among the strictest in the world, with a ban against leaving your house for any reason except food,...