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Florence: Street Art & Oddities, pt. 2
Beyond the Duomo and the David, Florence hosts a wealth of surprise street art, fun architectural details, and free art installations....
Sep 4, 2022


Swords and Samurai at the Stibbert Museum in Florence
One of the most unexpected museums in Florence is the Museo Stibbert, which houses the eclectic collection of Frederick Stibbert (1838 -...
Aug 15, 2022


Tuscany: What's blooming in May?
It's hard to believe we're 3 months into the flowering season here in Tuscany, and after our February magnolias, March cherry trees, and...
May 28, 2022


Florence: what's blooming in February?
It's still cold outside with nighttime temps around freezing, but the days are getting warmer and the sun is bringing out the first...
Feb 27, 2022


November in Florence: Fewer Tourists, Cheaper Prices, and a Gentle Sun
Sure, the weather may be risky in November, but it's also a great time to visit the Tuscany. Most of the tourists have gone home, the...
Nov 27, 2021


Autumn in Tuscany: Crisp days, Stormy nights
Buongiorno! I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! I've been traveling a lot and actually had one TOUR (Greek Islands...
Oct 6, 2021


Welcome, Primavera! Early spring hiking in the hills around Florence
This weekend marked the start of spring but it's been springing for a while here in Tuscany. Sunday was also "International Day of...
Mar 22, 2021


Italy goes Red again: Status report from Florence
Hello everyone! I’ve just finished recording my first podcast (!!!!) so now you have two ways to get news from my adventures. I won’t...
Mar 15, 2021


Pitti Palace: the Modern Art Collection
Hey, it's museum day! I managed a quick visit to the imposing Pitti Palace a few weeks ago, right before they shut the museums down again...
Mar 1, 2021


Florence: Street Art & Oddities
Wandering the streets of Florence you see all sorts of interesting things, from the ancient to the modern... In a city known for...
Feb 23, 2021


Backstory, pt. 2: Emerging from Lockdown, Spring 2020
The first lockdown here in Italy was among the strictest in the world, with a ban against leaving your house for any reason except food,...
Feb 19, 2021
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