New on my travel list: Why Oslo is a great destination for families
While on our recent family trip to Scotland, I thought a lot about what our next European destination might be. It turned out that…
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30 Things to Do with Kids in Italy
If you’ve followed along on this website for a while, you know that Italy is my favorite country thanks to my background in art…
Why do Italians Always Look Good?
Recently when asked about the connection between fashion and travel, my mind kept returning to the travel experience when fashion actually felt real and…
Best Italy Instagram Accounts
It’s no secret that I’ve been fascinated by life in Italy since I first stayed in the Oltrarno area of Florence during my study…
Botticelli’s Primavera…And so what?
If you’ve been to Florence, you’ve likely seen this Sandro Botticelli painting. If not, then perhaps you will someday because Botticelli’s Primavera is one…
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…
Love It or Leave It?
What problems exist in your country? Do you feel so fed up with your home country that you consider leaving it? What elements make…
A Sacred Conversation in a Church in Venice
I’ve had a hard time writing this post, trying to eloquently explain its purposes, so I’ll just keep it simple and lay them out…
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Florence: Visiting a Historic Pharmacy
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Florence: The Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy is a place I had heard much about…
Sculpture at the Bargello Museum in Florence
The theme of this month’s art post is sculpture. I’ve written about sculpture before, first with a look at the Prambanan Hindu Temples on…