Oltrarno and Santo Spirito

I enjoy this walk because the river is very beautiful and it is much more peaceful than the hustle and bustle within the city center. My favorite part of walking along the river is that I get to enjoy the Ponte Vecchio from all different angles. Sometimes I walk across it, and sometimes I just … My Typical Student Day in Florence

Santo Spirito is one of Florence’s best kept secrets.  If you head over to Santo Spirito during the day you’ll find it is void of tourists and always bustling with lots of locals. You can find the local italians getting their bread and pastries at the local corner bakery or picking up their vegetables at … What to see in Florence: Santo Spirito by Day!

When in Florence, many will spend the majority of their time soaking up the beauty and bustle of the city center.  Why wouldn’t you? There is enough Florentine history to keep you preoccupied for months. However, after you’ve taken a Walk and Talk tour around the city, you think you’ve captured the essence of historical … Adventures in the “Oltrarno” in Florence