Italy 2022: Fast Facts about Florence
Buongiorno da Firenze! 💜 Florence Fast Facts Capital of the Tuscan region, once capital to the country (1865-70). Founded in the 1st century BCE. Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. And of course,...
Traveling in Italy, my first time in Emilia!
My travels in Italy took me to Emilia Italy is gorgeous and I’m delighted to have Emilia to my list of places visited. It is home to the historic Torrechiara Castle (Castello di Torrechiara) is a 15th-century castle near Langhirano, in the province of Parma,...
Santa Maria Novella: the World’s Oldest Pharmacy
Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Christmas shopping in the world’s oldest pharmacy is a pretty awesome way to shop. The Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella can trace its roots back to Florence 1221. In that year, Dominican friars founded the convent of...
Some of my favorites in Florence
Must-visit locations in Florence My list of favorite places in Florence is a long one! And while I love spending time seeing all of my favorite sites in Tuscany, it is truly the people that make our experiences so incredibly wonderful. This is my special shout-out to...
