Lifestyle and culture

Visiting Italy, love the idea of the traditional Vespa, and want to know more about the history of this famous…

Having been in Florence for about two months now, gelato is something I have become very passionate about. Many people…

Pasta, pasta, pasta! It is one of the first images that pop into your head as soon as you think…

Stepping into a Florentine cafe for the first time can be an intimidating experience to say the least. Ordering is…

When trying to truly experience a new city, no matter where in the world you are, this is usually a…

Traveling through Florence and wondering the best way to spend the evening? I can suggest an Italian tradition that combines…

Roughly 8,000 students studied abroad in Florence in 2010, fast forward to almost a decade later and that number has…

One of the things that is hardest to experience about cultures while you are visiting or traveling, is the food….

Going out for aperitivo is the best way to set the mood for your evening here in Florence. The idea…

While in Florence, you must try Lampredotto– Once considered a “peasant dish”, but now recognized as a popular and classic…

There is no place like Florence during Christmas time.  The second half of November the entire city begins its preparations…

On a Friday night, a friend and I agreed to treat ourselves to a nice dinner with good food and…

The Real Experience in Florence The best way to visit a touristic city is to try to see it with…

One of the beautiful things about Florentine culture, and about Italian culture in general, is the central focus on enjoying…

The Festival of San Giovanni is held every year in Florence and marks the day of celebration and reverence for…