All About Florence
Florence Finds: Colossal Statue Just A Bus Ride Away
After almost a year of living and working in Florence, Italy, I thought I had pretty much seen it all. The popular tourist sites such as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michaelangelo, and the Duomo have somehow morphed from foreign sights to daily fixtures, the once unfamiliar streets of Florence as known to me as my…
Read MoreDear Florence, I Love You: A Letter To My Study Abroad Home
Dear sweet city of Firenze, When I first arrived I was filled with butterflies and anxious feelings and nerves but was excited to see all you had to offer. Soaking in the lavish and stately Duomo for the first time nearly took my breath away. I could stare into the depths of the beauty and…
Read More7 Signs It’s Tourist Season in Florence, Italy
Brace yourselves: the tourists are coming! In case you haven’t noticed, the weather is absolutely beautiful (finally!) and with the better weather comes something Florence is famous for…tourists. Each year, this bustling and historic city receives over 13 million visitors, particularly during the spring and summer months. For those who live in the city, come spring…
Read More7 Fantastic Day Trips To Take From Florence
One of my favorite things about Florence is it’s proximity to other incredible Italian destinations! In just a few hours you can head to a variety of amazing day trips and explore different regions Italy. Here are my top 7 favorite day trips to take from Florence! 1. Get your hike on in Cinque Terre Experience the unforgettable…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Must Visit Gelaterias In Florence
You don’t go to Italy without eating gelato and you definitely don’t go to Florence without eating at least a few (once a day is a good starting average). However, with a different gelateria on every street corner, it can be hard knowing which ones to go to and which ones to avoid. After some…
Read More20 Instagrams You Are Guaranteed to Post in Florence
One of my favorite ways to record my travel memories and share them is Instagram. After months of living in Florence, I’ve found it to be one of the most ‘grammable cities I know. This list shows the 20 best places to take an Instagram photo in Florence, now let the likes roll in! The…
Read More13 Florence Bars You Haven’t Heard Of (But Should!)
If you’ve been in Florence for at least a week, you’ve probably been up to some kind of shenanigans at one or more of the well-known bars, Lion’s Fountain, Uncle Jimmy’s, Red Garter, etc. (if you haven’t, then go, like right now). These places are popular for good reason and I frequent them often, however there are…
Read More10 Times Florence Got You A Little Too Excited For Christmas
Just in case you were thinking Florence couldn’t get any more beautiful, over the past few weeks a transformation has been taking place. A little Christmas tree popping up here, the stringing of twinkling lights there, and voilà the city I know and love has suddenly transformed into an enchanting world of Christmas cheer. I spent the…
Read MoreFlorence Foodie: La Ménagère
Nestled in the center of historic Florence lies La Ménagère, a modern concept restaurant that feels like it was transported from a trendy urban neighborhood in London or San Francisco. Originally opened in 1896 as an iconic Florentine shop, La Ménagère was recently renovated into the unique space it is now. The industrial decor is created with…
Read MoreA Day at the Duomo: Which View is Best, Campanile or Cupola?
This weekend, I set out to answer a question as old as the Duomo itself. Which view is better…the view of Florence from Giotto’s campanile (bell tower), or the view atop Brunelleschi’s dome? Climbing to the top of the Duomo should be on everyone’s list of Florence must-dos. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore’s incredible white, green,…
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