Florence Travel Blog

Florence being an international city and almost everyone is able to speak a bit of English. It is always good to keep some phrases in your back pocket to try to use the language. Italians are always happy to hear a foreigner speaking their language. As I tell my students, if you are able to communicate...

Traveling in any foreign country can be a challenge if you are unfamiliar with the lingo of the land. Here are some phrases and words that are key to know when traveling in Italy. Latrine(bathroom) Photo courtesy of Flickr Bagno- Dove` il bagno?  A very popular and useful word in Italy.  If you don’t...

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...

Lesson 2 of my Italian Language Tips! :) You will use these phrases when introducing yourself or others.  There are some phrases I really don’t ever use when I speak.  I will make a note of them but understand that I am not saying they are wrong to say, it is just how I speak.  When learning...