Tuscany Travel Guide

Giardino dell’Iris is a garden very special to Florence. And if you blink you might miss it. This garden is only open during the month of May where the gorgeous flowers thrive in the sunlight. The colors that take over are vibrant and full of life as the warm spring sun shines down on them. This garden belongs to the Italian Iris Society which prides itself on promoting the gorgeous iris flower. Every year, there is an international competition of the... Read More

Starting on April 25th my favorite market comes back to town. Mostra Mercato di Piante e Fiori takes place each year in the Giardino dell’Orticoltura from the 25th of April until the 1st of May. This is a great festival for all you green thumbs out there. The garden is packed with all types of flowers that thrive under the Tuscan sun. Walking through the stone paths, you can smell the unique herbs and the exotic flowers that are for sale. The Tuscany... Read More

Happy Hour pubs are prevalent throughout Florence. They offer a very laid back atmosphere and with more that just chips and salsa. Florence has many pubs and bars that serve a happy hour with drinks and some that serve also food. Some happy hours have different cuisines they serve on any given night. Going for a happy hour can solve an early hunger or just a quick drink before you go out for a grand dinner. Aperitivo on the Arno River For a real easy... Read More