Only have 2 days in Florence and want to make the most of every second? We’ve got you covered! Read on to discover how to make the most of your time in the cradle of the Renaissance, including itineraries for all types of travelers. If you’ve always thought that you need at least a full […]
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Solo Travel in Florence: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on January 20, 2022
Solo travel is the closest thing to complete freedom, and solo travel in Florence is as perfect as it gets. It’s the right destination for every kind of solo traveler—both experienced and first timers. There’s nothing that shatters your comfort zone more than solo travel. You hop on the plane and leave everything behind. […]
Top 8 Day Trips from Florence: Empoli, Pistoia, San Gimignano, & More
Posted on January 20, 2022
Have you ever wondered what else to do in Tuscany after you’ve already seen all of Florence? You’ve got plenty of options—these day trips from Florence will help you fall in love with this beautiful region even more. If you’re running low on places to visit in Florence and you already know the Uffizi Gallery […]
Eating Alone in Florence: Our Top Tips & Restaurant Recs [2024]
Posted on January 20, 2022
Sharing the joys of solo travel: a contradiction? Not here; not in Italy. Eating alone in Florence doesn’t have to be lonely at all! Traveling around Italy is not an easy task for your stomach. There’s lots of food everywhere, and everything is so delicious. Italians will never stop bragging about our incredible food, and […]
Best Wine Bars in Florence: Our Top 5
Posted on January 20, 2022
We’ve got to be honest: No day in Florence would be complete without a glass of wine. Wine is a tradition, a ritual, true Tuscan heritage, and probably one of the main reasons Firenze was calling your name. You’ve most likely heard of Chianti, but there’s much more waiting for you to discover in Florence’s […]
Best Steak in Florence: 8 Essential Bistecca Spots
Posted on January 20, 2022
If you think you’ve had excellent steak dinners in your life, just wait until you experience bistecca alla fiorentina—the best steak in Florence. With a juicy, rare center and blackened grill marks on the exterior, bistecca is a mouth-watering must try. Finding the best steak spots in Florence can feel overwhelming, so here’s our list […]
5 Vineyards Near Florence & How to Get There [2024]
Posted on January 19, 2022
You might have heard the one thing you must do while visiting Florence is a little wine tasting. And what could be better than enjoying wine right at the source? You don’t have to go far to find beautiful vineyards near Florence, and most of these family-run wineries are more than happy to welcome visitors […]
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Perfect Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Posted on October 7, 2020
Quite appropriately, “tiramisu” translates to something along the lines of “pick me up.” And that’s exactly what it is—a sweet pick-me-up that’s well worth saving space for, no matter how much carbonara or cacio e pepe you may have already eaten. Coffee-dipped ladyfinger cookies and sweet, fluffy mascarpone come together in a beautiful symphony of […]
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How to Read an Italian Menu (And Order Like a Local)
Posted on June 4, 2020
One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing the culture through food, and in many cases, eating out can be the highlight of your trip. But how are you supposed to eat like a local if you don’t understand how to order off the menu? While understanding how to read an Italian menu can […]
How Italians Do Christmas: The Italian Christmas Foods You’ll Find on Every Table
Posted on December 16, 2019
Like any other country, Italy has its own Christmas traditions that go back centuries. More than just pasta and pizza, Italian Christmas foods are uniquely distinguished by their variety, richness, and seasonality. Christmas in Italy is a time for abbondanza, literally, “abundance.” Italians sit down for long – we’re talking six or seven hours – […]
