Photo taken by Kitsch Waitress Buy a drink & eat free buffet Last night, Andrea and I headed out for a girls’ night out, no babies and no hubbies. We decided on having an aperitivo
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Meyer Pediatric Hospital in Florence
Blood exams for your little ones at Meyer Hospital If you find yourself making an appointment at Meyer Pediatric Hospital in Florence for blood exams for your children, follow these simple steps to make sure
Celebrating Fourth of July in the forests of Vallombrosa
Picnic at Vallombrosa This past Sunday, we drove 30 km south-east of Florence to an area between Consuma and Vallombrosa, in the Apennines, for our celebratory Fourth of July picnic. Tall peaceful trees This beautiful
Manicure Pedicure in Florence
Manicure Pedicure in Florence Annie took us out for some pampering this weekend with a coupon for a manicure and pedicure at a salon near Piazza della Libertà. I have avoided getting my nails done
Favorite Sandwich Shop in Florence
Cheap Sandwiches in Florence This is our favorite sandwich shop in Florence, I Due Fratellini on Via dei Cimatori 38/r, a hole in the wall spot with amazing quality and great prices. Something for everyone
2013 Summer Sales in Florence
Photo via LuisaViaRoma Saldi Estivi – Summer Sales Yes, folks it’s here again…the summer sales in Florence start on July 6th and will run for 45 days! Italian saldi happens twice a year, once in
Where to Exchange Money in Florence
Change – Exchange – Wechsel If you are in town and need to exchange money in Florence, banks and most exchange locations will charge you crazy fees for each transaction. I always suggest this exchange
Carabé Gelateria Best Granita in Florence
Carabé Gelateria For years, Annie and I have been coming to Carabé Gelateria in Florence for the amazing granitas and we only just realized that we have never tried their gelato! Now, I am curious
Ikea ice cream cone for €.50
First taste of Frozen Yogurt We had to pick up a few things at Ikea, yes, on a crowded Sunday – to take a break from the crowds we stopped by the restaurant upstairs. We
Happy Festa di San Giovanni
Festa di San Giovanni Every June 24th in Florence is a local holiday, where the city celebrates its patron Saint, San Giovanni. The city holds a traditional parade around town, then the final Calcio Storico