KAWS at Palazzo Strozzi: When Florence Speaks Pop
When Florence Meets Pop “KAWS… who exactly is that?” my friend Louise asked, as we strolled through the cobbled streets of Florence. She’s visiting for the Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition, and like
Savona Surprises: Finding Magic in Italy’s Quiet Port City
By Olivia Bennett for Wonders of the World Finally, I’m in Europe. Savona — modest, unpretentious Savona — is the kind of place that doesn’t try to impress you at
La Via del Tè – When Florence Learned to Drink Tea
In Italy, where espresso is almost a national flag, tea is still more of a curious tourist than an old friend. And yet, somewhere between the Renaissance streets of Florence
The Call of the Ocean – Finding Home at Sea After Sixty
Some encounters change the course of your life. Mine began on a quiet evening in Florence, when I met a woman whose vision reshaped the way I see the world:
My Experience at the XV Florence Biennale
Light and Shadow in Florence Biennale 2025 I’ve always loved art — not just in museums, but wherever it finds me: in a quiet gallery, on a forgotten street corner,
Street Food of Florence 3 – Porchetta, the Fragrant Tuscan Wonder
Porchetta — pronounced porketta by the locals — is not just roast pork. Wrapped in golden, crackling skin and infused with herbs, it’s the very soul of the Italian countryside.
Between Pumpkins and Saints: Tuscany’s Take on Halloween and Ognissanti
Every year, as October draws to a close, Tuscany dresses in gold. The air grows cooler, the light turns honeyed, and a question begins to stir:Will you celebrate Halloween, or
Impruneta – The Terracotta Heart of Tuscany
There are places in Tuscany where time seems to slow down — where every street corner tells a story, and craftsmanship still shapes daily life. One of these timeless gems
Giardino dei Semplici – Florence’s Historic Botanical Treasure
Nestled in the heart of Florence, the Giardino dei Semplici, or Garden of Simplicity, is a unique destination that combines history, science, and natural beauty in one of the world’s
Fattoria di Maiano – Where Tuscan Nature, History, and Olive Oil Come to Life
Just five kilometers from Florence, nestled in the rolling hills of Fiesole, lies Fattoria di Maiano – a magical place where nature, history, and tradition meet in perfect harmony. Surrounded