Ciao! Are you day-tripping to Florence and feeling a little stressed about driving in and parking in the city? Does the thought of navigating Florence’s streets, trying to find parking, and avoiding the dreaded ZTL make you sweat? If you answered si (yes) to either of those questions, don’t fret! I’m a Tuscan local and
Are you wondering if it’s worth visiting Florence in November or if you should save your visit for another time? If you’re looking to save some Euros, walk the Florentine historic center without hordes of other visitors, and you don’t mind bundling up for cold, rainy weather – Florence in November will work for you.
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Are you trying to decide if you should visit Florence in October? Or perhaps you’ve already booked your flight, and want to plan your visit. I’m a mamma of three living just outside Florence and we’re exploring in the city twelve months of the year. I’ve also worked in Florence, lived in Florence, and spent
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If you’ve made it to Florence with your kids and you’ve been going full-speed-ahead, it’s time for a pausa (a break). I’m a mamma of three living here in Tuscany and our family spends a lot of time exploring Florence. On hot summer days, our snack is almost always a gelato (see my list of
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If you’re visiting Florence with your family and hoping to pick up a book or two for your kids, or you just want to explore a bookshop with them, check out my list below. I’m a mamma of three living here in Tuscany and although we use Kindles, my boys enjoy picking out new books.
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Grazie to local Tuscan Suzanne Talenti for this guide to Florence SMN train station! Arriving in Florence by train? Taking the train from Florence to Rome, Venice or Milan? Here is my guide to Florence, Italy’s most important train station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella. I have been taking trains in and out of Santa Maria
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Florence is amazing and has plenty to keep us enthralled – we all know that. But sometimes we need to escape the heat and incredible museums and head to the countryside or another Italian city. By car, train, or bus, you can make your way to destinations within Tuscany or even further away. Our family
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Are you trying to decide if you should add the Boboli Gardens to your Florence itinerary? Maybe you’re unsure if it’s worth paying to visit Boboli Gardens. After all, public gardens are free in so many other European cities (and there are free gardens in Florence). Our family is based here in Tuscany and we
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Visiting Florence with kids – our favorite things to do in Florence with children, where to stay, where to eat, getting to Florence with kids, how to move around Florence with kids, when to visit and how long to stay, plus helpful tips to make your visit smooth and fun for the entire family! I’m
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