Florence

For some strange reason I find myself personally offended whenever anyone I know critiques or doesn't praise Florence the way I do. I know, I know, every place has its flaws but one critique that has always especially irked me is the line, "Florence isn't green enough," "There's not a lot of grass," "It's just too city", etc....

While I'm sitting inside my quiet apartment, stuck in quarantined Florence, and staring at my plain white walls wishing I had something more than the lack of a view my fake balcony gives (it's actually a balcony you can't walk out on and has a view of the electrical units between apartments), I can only dream about the places...

Italy (especially Florence) is most known for its rich history and culture, its astounding art, and most famously - its divine food. However, what they are not most known for is big breakfasts like America. A quick espresso or cappuccino at the bar and un cornetto (croissant) will typically suffice for the average Italian.

The month of February is an exciting time in Florence, full of events commemorating both Carnivale and honoring the legacy of Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici. With a bit of sporadic weather (honestly not too bad with not much rain, and plenty of days of beautiful sunshine teasing sprjng), it often leads to less tourists aka less crowded streets. ...

One of the hardest things to do in Italy is to decide what to eat for dessert and where to eat it. Between tiramisu, gelato, and cannoli you can't go wrong. Here's a few of my favorite spots to check out when you're craving something sweet.

Where to stay if you want a truly authentic experience/slightly cheaper:

We've all seen the picturesque views of Florence and wondered, where and how do I get there?