Feb 27Florence: 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...
Nov 27, 2021November 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, 2021Autumn 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...
Mar 22, 2021Welcome, 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...
Mar 15, 2021Italy 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...
Mar 1, 2021Pitti Palace: the Modern Art CollectionHey, 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...
Feb 23, 2021Florence: Street Art & OdditiesWandering the streets of Florence you see all sorts of interesting things, from the ancient to the modern... In a city known for...
Feb 19, 2021Backstory, pt. 2: Emerging from Lockdown, Spring 2020The first lockdown here in Italy was among the strictest in the world, with a ban against leaving your house for any reason except food,...