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Calcio Storico Fiorentino: Florence’s Fiercest Tradition

When someone says Florence, most people think of Botticelli, Brunelleschi, or the Ponte Vecchio. But this city has another face—raw, instinctive, and ancient. Every June, when the air is thick

✨ Florence Seen from the Water – A Summer Evening on the Arno River

I live in Florence. Day after day I walk across its famous squares, past Dante’s statue, and sometimes drop by the Uffizi to see a Caravaggio or Botticelli. I know

Florence’s Vasari Corridor Reopens – Explore the Medici’s Hidden Walkway

 A Secret Path Above Florence Reopens After Years of Silence There is a place in Florence that doesn’t seek attention. It’s not on the covers of guidebooks, and yet—once you

Carrara, Italy Travel Guide: Marble Quarries, Jeep Adventures & Breathtaking Views

There is a town on Italy’s northwestern coast where the mountains don’t just rise—they reveal themselves. Where stone is not a lifeless material, but a living body—and soul. This is

San Miniato al Monte – A Place I Always Return To

There is a place in Florence that I keep coming back to, again and again. When the city noise becomes too overwhelming, when the streets feel too crowded, and everything

San Gimignano – Where Time Stands Still

Discover the timeless charm of Tuscany’s medieval hilltop town There’s a town not far from Florence, somewhere between the rolling hills on the way to Livorno, where time doesn’t rush.

Pasta – The Rhythm of an Italian Heartbeat

Homemade pasta brings people together, soothes the soul, and brings joy – even if I’m not writing a food blog, for me, pasta is the heart of Italian cuisine. In

Up to the Sky in a Basket – Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Tuscany

A magical morning when I looked down on Tuscany from above the clouds. “Isn’t anyone here? Are we even flying today?” — my husband grumbles at 6 AM as we

Artigianato e Palazzo – A Handmade Wonder in a Secret Garden of Florence

If you’re in Florence in May, there’s one event you simply cannot miss. Artigianato e Palazzo opens its doors each spring in the enchanting garden of Palazzo Corsini, transforming the

Menton – The Gateway to the French Riviera from Italy

We discovered Menton during a quiet weekend getaway, just the two of us. This picturesque little town on the southeastern edge of France, right at the Italian border, revealed a