Since the remains of an ancient Etruscan town were only a 30 minute, 2 Euro bus ride away from our apartment, we decided to make a day of it. Fiesole is a small town five miles northeast of Florence. It sits above Florence on hills and has the best views of the city from high … Continue reading Walking Back In Time To Fiesole
We stayed in a neighborhood of locals, artists, and students: Dorsoduro. Just a hop over the Grand Canal, it’s a less crowded, cheaper part of Venice. In the morning we found the neighborhood piazza. A farmer’s market was happening: Fresh flowers and produce on sale. Neighbors catching up with each other, older folks sunning in … Continue reading Venice: Day 2
We made our way to Venice via train. The train ride from Florence is only 2 and 1/2 hours. We ended up sitting next to an older New Jersey couple on their 30th wedding anniversary trip through Italy. It was nice to exchange conversations about our travels thus far. After a pleasant ride we got … Continue reading Venice: Day 1
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
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