7 Best Places to Visit in Rome for Art Lovers
Rome is a city full of history, art, and culture. Millions of tourists flock to the city each year to see famous landmarks such…
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How to Spend 3 Days in Florence, Italy (with Maps!)
Florence Travel Guide for 3 days in Florence: Despite Florence’s relatively small size, it’s one of the most visited cities in Europe and continues…
Vatican Tour: How to Visit the Vatican with Kids
While planning our trip to Italy, one of my biggest questions was about a Vatican tour: how to visit the Vatican with kids? Should…
How Much Does a Trip to Italy Cost?
Italy is a wonderful destination for American travelers who want to get the most out of a trip to Europe. It’s also a great…
Portugal & Italy Itinerary for Families
Where do you like to travel over the holidays? My husband, João, my kids and I took a 18-day trip to Italy and Portugal…
How to Pack Carry-on Only for Europe
My top tips for how to pack carry-on only for Europe: Pack 3-4 tops + 2-4 bottoms to mix and match 5-6 pairs of…
What’s It Really Like to Live in Florence, Italy?
Where have you always dreamed of living? The first place I ever fell in love with was Florence, and I’ve wanted to live there…
The David Statue: The Story Behind Michelangelo’s David
Yesterday as I was leaving the grocery store, I saw a bumper sticker that said “EARTH without art is just ‘Eh’”. That sticker reminded…
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Florence: Visiting a Historic Pharmacy
The Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy is a place I had heard much about but had not visited on…
Tips to Understanding Renaissance Paintings
One of the best ways to prepare for a trip abroad is to learn a bit about the art. This can turn a…