A Day in Siena, Italy Spend a day in Siena to experience this compact town. We enjoyed a full day in Siena back in 2012 and then during our 90-day stay in Florence in 2017, we decided to spend several nights …
San Lorenzo | Florence Largest and Oldest Church
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 …
Piazza Michelangelo | Breathtaking Views Florence
Piazza Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Florence. It offers a panoramic view of the city from across the Arno River. Whether you hike up, take a bus, or drive, the effort is well worth …
17 Amazing Sites to Check Out When in Rome
17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome is a city that never runs out of surprises. Sure, the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain are must-sees, but there’s so much more beyond the usual tourist circuit. Our list of the top 17 sites …
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 …
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 …
Florence Restaurants
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 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 …
Lucca Restaurants
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
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 …