Photo via Cucina Torcicoda Friends in Town Anouska and Niccolò were in town for the weekend, so… what does that usually mean? A long & fun night out! We started with an aperitivo at Zoe
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Taste your way through Florence
Oh, what a beautiful mornin’… oh, what a beautiful day! It feels like Spring is here early. Take advantage of this gorgeous weekend and go take your tastebuds on a tour of Florence. Image via
Easy Way to Meet New Friends in Florence – Join Expat Groups
Expats Unite – New Friends in Florence It has been almost eight years now that I have lived in Florence and in the beginning it was so easy to meet new people. I would sit
Mosquitoes in Florence even in Winter?
Mosquitoes in Florence OMG, really, really… mosquitoes in Florence, even in January!? Today in the kitchen, Julienne and I spied this mosquito just hanging out, probably planning her nasty blood sucker attack on us. Thought
Winter Sales in Florence
Sales Saldi Soldes The winter sales are back in Florence, they started on January 4th and will last for 60 days. Remember, Italy has sales twice a year, winter and summer. I tend to prefer
Halloween Party in Florence at the American Church St. James
Photo on Top Left taken by Jennifer Laino Magherini Halloween Party in Florence This past Saturday was a blast at the St. James’ Halloween Party where Julienne met up with all her dressed up friends.
M for Musica
Rain rain go away. It’s Monday and we have cyclone Nefertari giving us the first heavy rains as Autumn announces its arrival here in Italy. What better way to chase the clouds away then with
Where to find a Ludoteca in Florence – fun free play centers for kids
A what? A Ludoteca! A ludoteca is a public play center in Italy where children can go to socialize while sharing communal toys and spaces. Each ludoteca in Florence has a similar setup but, with
Grom Gelateria Delicious Gelato in the center of Florence
Grom Gelateria If you are in the Duomo area touring the center of Florence and get a craving for some gelato (ice cream), stop by Grom Gelateria on Via del Campanile, 2. Fresh fruit flavors
Biblioteca Oblate the library with amazing views of the Duomo
Biblioteca (Library) Oblate The Biblioteca Oblate (Via dell’Oriuolo, 26) is my favorite library in Florence, it is located right in the middle of town across the street from the Santa Maria Nuova hospital. There is