You’re in for a treat: Florence’s history is equal parts fascinating and salacious, with plenty of stories full of backstabbing and allegedly celibate religious figures with multiple sons that wouldn’t be out of place on a show like Game of Thrones. The rich and sometimes salacious history around the Medici family, one of the most…
One thing I don’t think people really understand – I certainly didn’t – before they learn more about Italy is how diverse Italy is from a historical, cultural, and political perspective. Italy is one of the youngest countries in the European Union, having only been unified in 1861. Of course, it’s hard to picture that…
Wondering what to do in Florence? You’ve come to the right place! Though both of us had been to the magnificent city of Florence before – each for a couple of days – we decided to devote a full 5 days to this Renaissance-rich city on our latest trip to get a level deeper than…
We have both been to Florence multiple times, and on a relatively recent trip to Italy, we were debating whether to even make a stop in Florence. In Alysha’s opinion (at the time), Florence is overrated because it’s just inundated with tourists, particularly in the peak summer months. However, I (Matt) am proud to say…
You’ve got your flights booked, your hotel picked out, and maybe even your bags packed for your trip to Florence, which means it’s time to figure out the details. Like where to find the best coffee in Florence. Florence, like most other cities in Italy, has a proud coffee tradition, consisting of strong espresso made…
As I was rewriting this guide after a trip to Florence in 2025, I was thinking about the hierarchy of Italian cities when it comes to gluten free food. In my mind, there are two distinct tiers. There are the cities where you can spend a week in the city and never run out of…