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Florence: 2 Fabulous Florentine Fashion Museums
Laura Mongillo in Florence— When people think of Italian fashion their mind usually goes straight to Milan and Rome. But it’s actually Florence that is the birthplace of many of Italy’s most famous...
View ArticleVisiting Florence’s Contemporary Art Scene for Free
There are a couple of well-kept secrets about Florence’s contemporary art scene: 1) It exists, and 2) a lot of it is free. You may now fold up your wallet, unzip your artistic inhibitions and check out...
View ArticleFlorence: Ice skating, holiday markets, and New Year’s fireworks
By Laura Mongillo in Florence— Winter in Florence is an amazing time. Without the snow and ice of colder spots in Europe, Florence remains cool enough to still feel like winter. Florence fully embraces...
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Where to see English language movies in Florence
By Laura Mongillo in Florence—Feel like catching a movie in fair Firenze without having to first get a degree in Italian? Ha! This can prove to be more difficult than getting into the Uffizi on a...
View ArticleShould you book Florence museum tickets in advance? Buy a museum card? Neither?
By Laura Mongillo in Florence— With so many must-see museums, churches and palaces, Florence is a treasure trove for art and history lovers. It’s almost impossible to visit them all in a lifetime, much...
View ArticleFlorence: Vintage game room fun
What do you do with a pocket full of change that’s worthless in your home country? You take a walk on down… to the future! Future Games on Via Nazionale near Piazza dell’Indipendenza in Florence is...
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Florence: How to survive the Uffizi Gallery
Last week I visited the Uffizi Gallery for the very first time. I know, I know, it’s in my backyard but walking past never-ending queues of people does something to a man’s motivation. Finally, one of...
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8 free things to do in Florence
You splurged on a scarf you couldn’t afford? Waiting for an urgent bank transfer from mom and dad? Whatever, you’re broke, you’re in Florence and you don’t know what to do. Well, rejoice my friend,...
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Exile in Paradise: Americans in Florence
A dense web of connections links America with Florence. Some argue it massively invigorates the Tuscan city, while others aver that Florentine life has been distorted by the American impact on the...
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5 ways to save on sightseeing in Florence
Between the Tuscan wine, chic clothing and world-class museums, your trip budget in Florence can really add up. While there are some things you can’t avoid shelling out for (your hotel, flight, etc.),...
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Favorite Place in Florence: Free views at the Horticulture Garden
Florence is an amazing city that has it all … well, almost. One thing missing from this city is green space. There are many piazzas and small gardens, but central Florence is void of real open, green...
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Florence Day Trip: The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano
Once you’ve spent some time in Florence, a day trip provides a nice break from the crowds of tourists and shoppers flooding the city. Poggio a Caiano, a small town about 30-40 minutes northwest of...
View ArticleFlorence Day Trip: Wine and hiking in Greve in Chianti
Many would say visiting Florence without dousing yourself in Chianti wine makes for an incomplete trip. But did you know that the Chianti region is not only a basin for wines but also home to walking...
View ArticleForza Fiorentina! Getting tickets to a soccer game in Florence
By Laura Mongillo— What’s the best way to rub shoulders with Florentines, far from the museums and tourist traps of central Florence? Head out to the stadium and watch the city’s soccer team Fiorentina...
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