Everytime I go away on vacation.. ie: this past month – I always wonder how I am going to feel about Florence upon my return. Will I start comparing everything instantly, pitting countries that I’ve visited or lived pros and cons against one another like a twisted game of tug & war? If I am truly honest, … Continue reading »
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10 tips for staying safe in Florence, Italy.
Lately there has been a lot of talk about safety traveling alone (especially women). In light of recent horrific events in Turkey of a woman killed on a solo trip or in other parts of the world, it’s a worthy topic in my book. The reality is that bad things happen to good people everywhere we go – … Continue reading »
January events in Florence Italy
Christmas is over, a new year has begun and yet we still don’t have flying cars, darn! In Italy, too many meals have been scarfed and Befana will visit kids and adults alike on the 6th, handing out candy and carbone {coal}. If the coal is made of candy, I’ll happily take it. While I … Continue reading »
The Future of Culture Heritage and Tourism in Florence
This weekend I had the chance to check out some really interesting conferences and discussions regarding cultural heritage & cooperative tourism in Florence and Tuscany. Living in a city as historical as Florence, you can’t help but be touched by the effect that our cities history, culture and art has on tourists and there is … Continue reading »