It had been eight years since I’d been back to the little Tuscan town of Siena. The time I spent there is filled with fond memories from my college study abroad program. This time was key to my personal growth and marked the beginning of my love for travel. Because I hold this town in … Continue reading Returning To Siena
Adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria you will find the Uffizi. A mecca for art history and art lovers alike, this museum is in my top five for art gallery experiences. Its doors opened to the public in 1769. Before then, it was a private gallery for the ruling family of Florence, their friends and guests. And before that, … Continue reading The Uffizi
One of the reasons I love Italian food is that it trusts the ingredients to take center stage. That’s why every ingredient must be the freshest you can find. It doesn’t compensate for poor quality ingredients with pounds of sauce. Sometimes sandwiches can have so much sauce on them that the flavor of the actual … Continue reading Which ‘wich?
After living in Italy for exactly one month and four days I have a few insights on gelato: If you want real gelato, don’t get gelato near a famous tourist site, or heavily populated tourist space. If you do get gelato from one of those places 90% of the time your gelato will not taste … Continue reading Gelato – the good the bad and the ugly
When I want to find my own little corner with my laptop in Firenze, where do I go? Unlike 2009 when I first lived in Tuscany, now many places have Wi-Fi. Even cities have Wi-Fi to rely on as you walk around. In Edinburgh, London, Venice, Barcelona, and Florence we have picked up free WiFi … Continue reading Where To Wi-Fi In Firenze
Savvy Roving 