The Cinquе Tеrrе, literally translated mеаnѕ “Thе Five Lаndѕ,” and iѕ раrt оf thе Italian Riviera. A visit tо thiѕ раrt оf Liguriа hаd bееn a dream of mine for a lоng timе. Thiѕ ruggеd coastline is knоwn fоr the beautiful viѕtаѕ and walking trails thаt connect fivе аnсiеnt fiѕhing villages: Monterosso аl Mare, Vernazza, …
We went to a lot of museums in Italy and have picked our favorite must see museums in Florence for you. After the video, I share the details for planning your own trip to Florence’s best museums. If you don’t have a month to spend in Florence, like we did, take a step back into the Renaissance …
While the Cinque Terre would be a lovely romantic getaway or solo adventure, visiting Cinque Terre with kids is also a perfect family holiday. This area is part of the Italian Riviera made up of five towns. At one point the Cinque Terre villages were isolated from the rest of Italy except via the sea …
Books Set in Italy Last month I started my online book club and asked for your recommendations for books set in Italy. I want to get your input on your favorite reads set in places we are visiting. I am mostly looking for fiction or creative nonfiction. While I love travelogues, I don’t need guidebooks. I want to …
We recently learned a little about Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence, Italy by watching videos, visiting the dome, and checking out a 1/5 model of il Duomo’s Dome.
There are so many things to do in Florence with kids that it was hard to narrow it down to five. We visited lots of museums and cathedrals, which the kids mostly enjoyed, but these are some of their highlights thus far. If you don’t have a month to spend in Florence, like we did, take …
We didn’t plan to spend the weekend exploring Siena. The idea was to stay there, but take the bus to Montalcino each day for the Sagra del Todro or Festival of the Thrush (the Porcini Festival, in my mind). My friend, Mariann, went last year and spoke highly of the festival in a little town in Tuscany. …
When you come to Florence, Italy you have to see certain pieces of art. The David, Primavera, and the frescoes in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del fiore are essenziale. We’ve loved those, in fact, some of them made our list of must-see museums in Firenze, but we have also been delighted to stumble upon Florence …
Day Hike Near Florence, Italy This week we took a day hike near Florence along the Stonemasons and Leonardo Trail—part of the Renaissance Ring (Anello del Rinascimento). The Renaissance Ring is a trail that circles Florence. It wanders through the countryside– in natural areas, past points of historical interest, along the Old Florence Road, and …
We’ve been in Florence, Italy for almost a week now. It has been almost three weeks since we sold our house. It went by so quickly. I think this year abroad will be the same way. My first impression of Firenze (Finn said we should use the name the locals use – good advice) is that …
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