10 Must-See Festivals in Tuscany: Jousts, Fireworks, Cheese-Rolling, and More

Cathedral in Firenze

For all its well-deserved history and art accolades, Italy is a land of festivals. Regardless of where in Italia your travels take you, and when you choose to visit, chances are that you’ll end up finding a local festival to attend. Festivities are diverse; they can be centered around the celebrations of traditional dishes, religious […]

Our Favorite Florence Restaurants by Neighborhood: Duomo and Old City

Close up of a red cathedral dome with the city of Florence, Italy in the background

Finding the best restaurants near the Duomo in Florence is tricky. In the city center, tourist traps hide on every corner.  And even learning to behave as a perfect Florentine may not get you the authenticity you’re looking for. Sometimes it’s just too hard to tell the good places from the bad ones.  You don’t […]