Florence gives visitors a Taste of the finer things in life
As if Florence didn’t provide enough sightseeing and things to do regarding its fine local food and drink, a major event in the city promises culinary overload. Held from March 14th to 16th, Taste will...
View ArticleBizarre ceremony sees Florence honour Easter tradition
On Easter Sunday every year a unique ceremony takes place that channels the religious fervour of medieval Europe: Scoppio del Carro. In the centre of the city, the Piazza del Duomo is swarmed by locals...
View ArticleFlorence goes MotoGP crazy as the championship rolls into town
The whole of Florence (along with the rest of the country) will be rapt on May 31st as round five of the MotoGP world championship takes place at Mugello, just outside the city. The Grand Premio...
View ArticleRomantic Valentine’s Day Adventures: Florence
So…what are your Valentine’s Day plans? Have you been searching all over town for that perfect, charming, romantic Italian bistro? Here’s a better idea: why not surprise your sweetie with some...
View ArticleThey Aren’t Called French Fries? Trying Out the Local Cuisines
I was more than a little nervous about giving up the fantastic variety of Californian cuisine for my move to London. Sure I’d be living in a fantastic neighbourhood (Kensington, ever heard of it?),...
View ArticleA-to-Z of Places to See!
Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland - conner395 A is for Athens, Greece: Not only is Athens the largest city in Greece, but it’s one of the oldest in the world, with plenty of ancient monuments to show for...
View ArticleFamous people vs. famous places
Has your child gone to school this week and brought back friends with exotic names? Recently it seemed a trend among celebs to name their children after places, think David and Victoria’s son Brooklyn...
View ArticleFantastic Activities in Florence
Florence has a rich history, so there are plenty of things to indulge in. For the cultural connoisseurs, there are brilliant art and architectures tours and for those looking for gastronomic...
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