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…
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:
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
How to pack carry-on only for Europe in a nutshell: Pack 3-4 tops + 2-4 bottoms to mix and match 5-6 pairs of underwear…
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…
The Best Place to See Caravaggio in Rome
Usually when we think about seeing art in Italy, we picture the Italian Renaissance. Instead, let’s fast-forward at least 100 years to the master…
30 Best Things to Do in Florence, Italy
Florence is my favorite city in the world, and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 7 times and study Italian Renaissance art history there….
Renaissance Architecture in Florence
If you go to Florence, you may be overwhelmed by all the historic sights and abundance of artistic treasures. You definitely don’t need to…
Renaissance Frescoes in Florence, Italy
When in Italy, especially Florence, you will see lots of Renaissance frescoes. During the Medieval and Early Renaissance, most painting was either an altarpiece for…
Dome of Florence Architecture: 4 Tips to Understanding the Duomo
One of the most famous domes in the world is the dome of the Duomo (the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) that dominates…