Florence Travel Blog

When celebrated just being fabulous in Florence there are certain places you should frequent to feel like a woman. An elegant yet exciting night really pumps any gal pal up to take on the city of Florence. Let’s paint the town red, green and white as you stroll to the locales that really scream ladies...

Sandwich in Italian is “panino”. When in Florence you must experience the panini that can be found in many cafes and bars. But the ones that are delectable and scrumptious are hard to come by. As they are full of fresh prosciutto, pecorino, mozzarella…ok my mouth is watering. These places are...

As much as there are plenty of places to eat and drink in Florence, the most common question I get is what places have the best views of this enchanting city. These rooftop bars have views that you can see all four sides of Florence. Eating with the birds, well not really. La Rinascente department...

One thing that Florence and Italy has, is the fabulous outdoor dining. With the views of a time you are able to relive over and over again. Experiencing the authentic food that is Tuscan and chatting with fabulous waiters, you learn to appreciate the art of eating out in Italy. Adoring the tastes, sounds...

Let’s go back 8 years when Katie was a student.  Well, I frequented places that really aren’t my cup of tea now.  My experience was amazing.  It changed the way I look at the world outside the US.  I was based in Fiesole about a 20 minute bus ride from Piazza San Marco, for 3 months in 2002....

I arrived a bit later than my intended arrival at Cantina Barbagianni .  I was greeted kindly by Efrem, one of the owners.  He explained the locale to me, what they usually have going on.  They have a back room for business lunches if need be, lined with wine bottles along the walls.  It definitely...

You have crossed the big blue ocean to entice your taste buds of the Tuscan cuisine.  You are walking along the cobblestones in Florence and decide to stop in a Trattoria, Osteria or Ristorante.  What is the difference between the 3 types of eating establishments? A Trattoria is considered less formal...

When you think of Tuscany, wine definitely comes to mind.  I sit here now writing this article with a nice red wine next to me.  Wine is something that fits with a plate of pasta, a bistecca fiorentino and of course with cheese and olives.  Wine bars are around every corner in Florence, but only the...