San Lorenzo The Basilica di San Lorenzo is one of the largest and oldest churches in Florence. It is located at the center of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all principal members of the Medici family …
Montepulciano | Amazing Town in Tuscany Worth Visiting
Approaching Montepulciano is like watching a postcard come to life. As the rolling Tuscan hills give way to a skyline crowned with medieval towers and rooftops, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of anticipation. For us, Montepulciano is more …
Piazza Michelangelo | Breathtaking Views Florence
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 …
17 Amazing Sites to Check Out When in Rome
17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome has so much more than our top 17 sites to visit. Although our list does include the standard tourist sites, we have included a few you might not have even heard of. We have been …
How Siena Helps Norcia | Devastating Earthquake
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 (Leather School) Florence
Florence, where art and craftsmanship merge seamlessly, is home to one of its most remarkable treasures—the Scuola del Cuoio. Nestled within the historic Monastery of Santa Croce, this iconic leather school offers a window into the past. Visiting here is …
Gelato Festival 2017 Europe UPDATE
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. …
Street Food | Lampredotto | Speciality in Florence
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 …
Another 90-Day Adventure Highlights in Italy
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 Sunday and Display of Traditions in Florence
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 …
2012 Amazing Adventure Through Italy
Our 2012 Adventure Our 2012 adventure through Italy became more real and more personal during this particular trip. We decided to discover the southern part of Italy; starting in Sicily. We spent five days traveling by car through several towns …
2010 Adventure – Amazing Through Italy
2010 Adventure Our 2010 adventure was to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We decided we would give each other 2 weeks in Italy as a gift. We didn’t want to do a tour and have to be in a certain place …