Chances are if you’re in Florence you’re going to be eating your fair share of pizza. I’m here to tell you about my personal favorite: Gusta Pizza Best type of pizza to get: Margarita Cost: €5 This little restaurant is located right by the Santo Spirito Basilica (a beautiful church you should visit if, Read More

If you’re in Tuscany and looking for a beach to visit on a day trip – most people will tell you that Viareggio is one of the best places to go. It makes sense – it’s very easy to get to if you’re coming from most places like Florence or Pisa, and the view, Read More

I’m not really one to rant about food… I mean you eat it, it’s great, you forget about it; but the sandwiches at All’Anttico Vinaio in Florence are an exception to that rule. There is very little food that will make me say “wow”! This did. Now, maybe someone will go on and say, Read More

If you travel one train stop past the towns of Cinque Terre you will end up in a beautiful small town called Moneglia. This town was one of my favorite places in Italy. My friends and I got there on a Saturday afternoon after a 4 hour journey from Florence. Once we arrived, after, Read More

A short bus ride away from Florence, there’s a tiny town called Fiesole. If you have a few hours to spare, you can take in one of the most beautiful views of Tuscany from here. Lush green hills, olives trees spread out for miles, blue skies, a couple of castles, and a birds eye-view, Read More