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…
Italy Travel Tips
Italy is my favorite country. I'm sure that's true for many of you, too. My love for Italy began when my dad moved there in my teens and continued while majoring in art history and studying in Florence. I've visited five times and will be there again soon. If you're looking for travel tips for Italy, especially about art and travel tips for Florence, you'll love these articles:
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
How to pack carry-on only for Europe in a nutshell: Pack 3-4 outfits to mix and match + 5-6 pairs of underwear + 2…
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…
Artisanry & An American in Florence
One aspect of culture that has long fascinated me is the blend of old and new. Now, when talking to my students, I am reminded…