The Challenge The challenge of living with less began in 2018 when we sold our home. We have lived thirty-plus years in Arizona and like most homeowners collected a lot of stuff. At the time, we thought we were leaving …
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The Challenge The challenge of living with less began in 2018 when we sold our home. We have lived thirty-plus years in Arizona and like most homeowners collected a lot of stuff. At the time, we thought we were leaving …
Piazza Michelangelo Piazza Michelangelo overlooks the city from across the Arno River. This square has a superb view of Florence and the stunning dome of the Duomo. It’s worth the hike, drive, or bus ride. The best photos are taken …
Santo Spirito Church The Santo Spirito Church has a classic Filippo Brunelleschi interior and amazing Renaissance lines. The architects were Brunelleschi and Antonio Manetti and in 140 the church was first opened. Due to the fact, the church is so …
Tuscany Tuscany and its landscape have to be some of the most beautiful in the world. The stunning views, even from the roadside will take your breath away. You can see the various shades of the earth, the distinctive Italian …
7 Things Not to Miss in Bologna, Italy When you arrive in Bologna, you will notice right away its beautiful porticoes. These porticoes have protected people as far back as ancient times from the sun and rain, while in …
Siena Helps Norcia, Italy When you are a sister city – you help one another as Siena helps Norcia. On a recent trip to Siena, we visited the Complesso Museum. This museum is just one of many places you can visit …
Not To Be Missed: Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio was created after World War II through the collaborative efforts of the Franciscan Friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori and Casini families, Florentine leather artisans since the …
Street Art Street Art in Florence is an amazing display of talent. Along Via Calzaiuoli, the main street close to the Duomo, there is an area that is sort of blocked off for these talented people. While they are there …
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 …
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 …
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 …