San Lorenzo Florence: History, Markets, and Renaissance Landmarks
The San Lorenzo district is undoubtedly one of Florence’s most exciting areas. Conveniently located near some of the city’s most popular attractions in the heart of the historic center, I don’t doubt you’ll pass through here at some point during your trip. Why San Lorenzo Is One of Florence’s Most...
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10 European Wine Regions Just Waiting to Be Discovered
Summer is almost over and it’s time for winemakers to harvest their grapes across Europe. What better way to celebrate the vintage than by visiting these beautiful wine regions? From the rolling hills of Piedmont to the whitewashed villages of the Aegean islands, there are so many places where you...
Why Taking a Food Tour is Always a Great Idea
Sometimes traveling to a new city can be quite challenging and planning your visit can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do and you often don’t know where to go first without getting lost or creating an efficient itinerary. At other times, you’re visiting a place you’ve been...
Christmas Food and Traditions in Italy
There are many ways to get into the Christmas spirit if you’re visiting Italy during the holidays. For the whole month of December you’ll find food shops stocked with seasonal goodies. Trying these special Italian foods is one of the best ways to celebrate like an Italian, and they make...
15 Fun and Interesting Italy Facts for Kids
We really don’t think you or your kids will have a problem getting interested in Italy. There’s no shortage of things to know about this old, artistic and cultural country. But still, we thought it would be helpful to create a list of fun facts about Italy to share with...
Guide to Lazio and Tuscany's Thermal Roman Baths
If are in Rome or Florence during the cooler months of the year, warm up the Ancient Roman way: head to the hot springs. Terme, as thermal baths are known in Italian, are peppered throughout southern Tuscany and northern Lazio, where the earth was once a shifting hot bed of...
If your idea of a great Italian vacation includes a kitchen, look no further than Florence. Taking a cooking class that will teach you how to make your favorite Italian recipes is one of the best souvenirs to take home from your trip. A cooking class in Florence or its...
Learn the Art of Cooking in Italy: 4 Italian Culinary Schools
You may recall the post I wrote about English Cooking Classes in Rome a while back. Of course, those are a great idea if you’re looking for a fun and different way to spend a day or two during your short stay in Rome. But no doubt some of you...
The 10 Best Markets in Italy for Food, Shopping & More
Growing up on a farm in the U.S. put Amber in direct contact with the wonderful world of fresh food. Luckily she moved to Italy where it hasn’t been difficult to indulge in fresh vegetables. Besides from eyeing produce at her Celio corner market, she can usually be found in...
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Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour
An unforgettable evening filled with wines, fresh pasta, cocktails and an exclusive wine cellar experience.
- Daily
- 3.5 Hours
- Small Group
The Other Side of Florence Food Tour
An intimate culinary experience through Oltrarno, among Tuscan flavors and legendary local hosts
- Mon-Sat
- 3 Hours
- Small Group
A gourmet culinary adventure with a multi-course meal in the Tuscan countryside.
- 5 Hours
- Small Group
