Blog

The Duomo Complex and Its Hidden Terraces: An Immersive Florence Experience

The Florence Duomo offers so many hidden corners and treasures that visiting alone can easily make you miss some of its gems. In this guide, I’ll keep the usual facts

Walk Through Time: Florence’s City Gates

Discover Florence’s City Gates: A Walk Along the Walls of Time Walking through Florence’s historic streets, you might not immediately notice that your footsteps echo not only on ancient cobblestones

Saffron Risotto – A Dish That Tells the Story of Italy

Italy was built not only on battlefields, but also around shared tables — with broken bread, poured wine, and vegetables gathered along the way. This saffron risotto was born from

Golden Steps and Saffron Risotto: A Tribute to Florence’s Pain and Hope

As I stepped through the archway on the right side of the Piazzale degli Uffizi and onto Via dei Georgofili, I was not prepared for the quiet intensity of the

Monte Senario: A Spiritual Forest Retreat Just Outside Florence

Monte Senario is one of the most important sanctuaries in Tuscany, located just 20 km from Florence, in the commune of Vaglia. I come here several times a year—it has

From the 111th Port: Dar es Salaam to the Heart of Tanzania

A Safari Adventure Dar es Salaam — or simply “Dar,” as the locals call it — is Tanzania’s bustling coastal city where East Africa’s vibrant urban rhythm meets the serene

Palau – Our 72nd Port of Call

Where Paradise Becomes Reality Tucked away in the Pacific Ocean, Palau is one of the smallest and most unknown countries in the world — with just 18,000 inhabitants. And yet,

La Specola – Where Science and Art Converge in Florence

Today I had the chance to visit La Specola Museum in Florence, located in the heart of the Oltrarno district, known as the city’s artisan quarter — but more on

Tagliatelle with Black Summer Truffle – Simple Tuscan Recipe

In whatever form it appears on the table, truffle always lends an unmistakable character to food. This fragrant delicacy offers a powerful flavour experience on its own, which is why

Summer Truffle Hunting in Tuscany

Summer Truffle Hunting in Tuscany – An Authentic Mugello Experience Truffles are among the finest delicacies in Italian cuisine, and Tuscany is one of the best regions in Italy for