Florence Street Food Guide – What to eat and where to find it

Florence Street Food Guide – What to eat and where to find it

Florence is not a street food city in the way most people expect. There are no endless food trucks, no chaotic night markets, no neon-lit snack stalls on every corner. And honestly? That’s part of the charm. What Florence does have is something quieter and far...
Santa Maria Novella and the Duomo – What You Need to Know

Santa Maria Novella and the Duomo – What You Need to Know

There’s a moment I witness all the time as a guide. Someone stands in front of the Duomo, looks up, takes a photo — and you can already read their face: “This is going to be incredible inside.” Then they walk in. And something doesn’t match....
Florence in 48 Hours – A Local Guide’s Perfect Itinerary

Florence in 48 Hours – A Local Guide’s Perfect Itinerary

Trying to “see everything” in Florence in 48 hours is the fastest way to enjoy almost nothing. You’ll end up exhausted — even in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Florence isn’t a city you conquer. It’s a city you tune into....
Where to stay in Tuscany for a romantic trip

Where to stay in Tuscany for a romantic trip

  Choosing where to stay in Tuscany is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a romantic trip. It shapes how your days feel, how relaxed you are, and how deeply you experience the region. As a local guide working in Florence and across...
Truffle hunt in Tuscany

Truffle hunt in Tuscany

We all are (I am!) in LOVE with truffles: in pasta, on meat or on a simple piece of bread. It doesn’t matter how it is presented, it is a delight. In 2022, the price of the white truffle, the most valuable of all due to its rarity, was over five thousand euro...