Duomo di Firenze: About the Florence Cathedral & Climb to the Top
No trip to Italy's popular city of Florence would be complete without a visit to the stunning cathedral and a climb up the Duomo steps. Here's how to do it.
Florence Bucket List: 40 of the Best Things to Do in Italy’s Top City
The best ideas for Florence things to do, see and eat. From Italy's most historic attractions to the top Italian pasta restaurants to quaint wine bars.
Spend the Night in a Hostel. Florence, Italy.
In my many years of traveling around the world, it was not until embarrassingly recently that I had ever spent the night in a hostel. This popular and economical lodging [...]
Eat a Lampredotto Sandwich in Florence, Italy
In general, I wouldn't go out of my way searching for a sandwich filled with the cooked stomach of a cow. Who am I kidding? I totally would. So, hunting for [...]
More Bucket List Adventures Ahead: Switzerland & Tuscany
I had just finished writting about my upcoming bucket list adventures to Spain, France and Galapagos when a couple more opportunities surprisingly came my way; Switzerland and the Tuscany region [...]
A to Z of Adventurous Travel Experiences
Cutie petootie Ruth, over at at Tanama Tales, nominated little ole' me to share my travel experiences for the "My Travel ABCs" series. Whoop, Whoop! It's an honor to just be [...]
Go to an Italian Happy Hour in Florence, Italy
I love a good happy hour. An Italian happy hour is even better. Then again, what's not to love? Cheap drinks. Cheap nibbles. And all before 5 o'clock. On [...]
Eat the Best Italian Pastry. Millefoglie Glassato al Pistacchio
In the brisk morning hours, there was one best things to do in Florence that was on the top of my list—I wanted to go to the local Pasticceria and devour [...]
Prosciutto & Pollo at Mercato Centrale in Florence
I was school-girl giddy about going to Mercato Centrale in Florence. This is one of the most impressive indoor produce, vegetable and meat markets in Italy, a foodie masterpiece. A definite must of things to [...]
Things to do in Florence in a Day
Florence, Italy is a sightseeing mecca filled with picturesque churches, bountiful markets, authentic restaurants and so much more. It can be a bit overwhelming, but you'll be surprised by [...]