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.
20 Stunning Photos to Inspire Your Tuscany Bucket List
Travelers around the world dream of visiting Tuscany’s rolling hills in Italy, Renaissance cities, and quiet villages—and for good reason.
Northern Italy Dream: A Stay at a Luxury Farmhouse in Tuscany
After my first holiday stay at Montestigliano luxury farmhouse in Tuscany, I knew there would have to be a second. It is a Northern Italy dream!
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 [...]
Stay in a Tuscan Villa in Italy
There has been a not so secret fantasy that has occupied my mind over the last few years. It is the one where I leave all the stresses of life [...]
Do a Blind Olive Oil Tasting in Tuscany
Waking up after my first night sleep at the luxurious Villa Pipistrelli in Tuscany was surreal. I stepped outside of the front door with my cup of freshly brewed [...]
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 [...]
Work a Pottery Wheel With a Master in Tuscany
Down a narrow, cobbled street in Tuscany a longtime dream came true. Just like Demi Moore in the movie Ghost, I worked my magic on a pottery wheel. Okay, maybe [...]
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 [...]