Girl in Florence

• Returning to Venice For a Weekend 2 weeks ago “Memory’s images, once they are fixed in words, are erased,” Marco Polo said. “Perhaps I am afraid of losing Venice all at once if I speak of it, or perhaps, speaking of other cities, I have already lost it, little by little.” Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities Venice. After such a long year...
• Pasticceria Buonamici for Artisanal Pastries and Coffee in San Frediano 2 months ago When it comes to that perfect breakfast when I’m back home in Florence, the quality of the pastries and proximity to our house is pretty key. That being said, I’m not beyond a quick-fix cornetto when the moment calls (hey auto grill – looking at you) but having those spot-on,...
• Discover One of Florence's Most Treasured Artisans: Fratelli Traversari 3 months ago From the moment I stepped up to the wrought iron gates of  Fratelli Traversari Mosaici on Via Senese, I had a feeling what lied behind the serene doorway was something special. The non-descript location didn’t give anything away, but knowing Florence often the most special places are ones on...
• The Scoppio del Carro Returns and A Recipe for Tuscan Custard Rice Pudding 3 months ago This Easter 2021 in Florence might be a little too reminiscent of 2020 in many ways (ugh) but there is hope that zona rossa and the limitations it brings won’t last forever. Vaccines have begun and patience is simply what we all must embrace right now. That being said. It’s worth noting that...
• Destination Weddings in Italy: What You Need to Know 4 months ago Despite an extremely challenging year that continues to be full of “surprises”, hope is indeed on the horizon for the future of travelers and those who want to say “I do” in the country of Italy.  That being said, there is no definitive date as to when coming here to get married will be...

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