Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …
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Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …
San Miniato Church San Miniato Church is decorated with green and white marble in geometric patterns similar to the facades of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. A 12th-century mosaic decorates the facade over a central window. The full …
Street Food – Lampredotto Lampredotto is a Florentine street food you will find being served in many of the food carts around Florence, Italy. Generally, you will not find traditional food carts in Italy. Now…. you might ask… “What is …
The Vatican – From A Different Perspective – ABOVE! When most people think of the Vatican, they envision the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, the rich history of the Vatican Museums, and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Yet, many visitors overlook …
Lucca Let’s take a peek at the small hill town of Lucca. It’s just an amazing place to visit. There are fewer tourists here than in some of the other well-known towns in Tuscany. We’ve stayed in Lucca several …
There are so many great restaurants in Florence but here are some of our favorites! Only open for lunch and have five tables – most offerings are under €7,00, and the house wine €1,50 a glass! The Pappa al Pomodoro …
Another 90-Day Adventure Another 90-day adventure once again has flown by. It all started on February 6, 2017, when we flew into Rome. We decided to take a few days to just relax as anyone who has flown overseas knows it …
Easter Church of Santi Apostoli The tradition of Easter Sunday in Florence starts at The Church of Santi Apostoli. This Romanesque-style church is located in Piazza del Limbo, in central Florence. It is among the oldest church buildings in Florence. Legend …
Pasquale will amaze you with his wine and food. One of the nicest guys in Lucca… and the best restaurant! Must make a reservation but make it a must-stop when in Lucca! You won’t be disappointed! Owned by Rebecca and …
90-Day Exciting Adventure Comes in February Our next 90-day adventure begins on February 6, 2017, through Southern Italy. Yup, you guessed it, our Italian passports have still not been issued. Unfortunately, because we are living in Arizona, we were obligated …
Car Sharing in Parma Car sharing in Parma is accessible for those who are in possession of a valid driver’s license. It is a very simple process of filling out paperwork and you sign up for a small subscription fee. …
The entrance in the Duomo piazza is actually the back of the restaurant but, you can enter either way. We ate there several times and they did not disappoint us! Great location and outdoor seating. Very good food and …