One of the things that we, as Americans, often forget when we think about Italy is the fact that it is one of the youngest countries in Europe. When we learn about Italy – or more accurately, the Italian peninsula, we learn all about Ancient Rome and its splendor and glory. What gets glossed over…
Ah, Firenze. Before our last trip to Florence, where we spent five days exploring (read: eating and drinking) our way through the city, Alysha wasn’t a fan. “It’s too touristy!” she said. And she’s not exactly wrong – Florence sees a TON of tourists, especially in the height of summer – but there’s a reason…
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…
Only have one day in Verona and wondering what to do with your time? You’re in the right place! Sitting at a wine bar near our apartment on our last night in Verona, we were talking about different cities in Italy and what makes Verona special. Essentially, we realized, Verona has everything we love about…