Unlike some places in the world that offer free museum entry (I’m lookin’ at you London and Washington, DC), Italy charges an entry fee for almost all museums, archaeological sites, and gardens. As a visitor, those entry fees can really add up and cut into your gelato budget! Did you know that we have something
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A local’s guide to packing for Florence in the winter. I’ll walk you through a helpful packing list and give you a printable checklist to make things easier for you! Are you getting ready for your trip to Florence but are stumped about what to pack? Can’t decide which shoes you need for your holiday
PACKING LIST FOR VISITING FLORENCE IN THE WINTER + Printable Checklist! Read More »
The temperatures in Florence can get toasty in the summer! It’s not uncommon to see temperatures rise into the high 30’s and low 40’s (Celsius) – into the 100’s (Fahrenheit). Good To Know: An easy (but not exact) way to calculate Celsius to Fahrenheit is to double the Celsius and add 30. So, for example,
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Italian Supermarkets– different types of supermarkets in Italy, important things to know about shopping, helpful tips, useful words and phrases for shopping at an Italian supermarket and more! Ah, grocery shopping in Italy. Is it really romantic like they show it in the films? Skipping along cobblestone streets, stopping in at the jolly bakery and
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