Florence Eat and Drink Guide: Best Bars and Restaurants

Best restaurants and bars in Florence

It is kind of overwhelming going to Florence for a weekend, trying to decide where to eat and drink. This Tuscan city has a rich and distinctive food culture that reflects its history and traditions. Florentine cuisine emphasizes simplicity and the use of fresh, high-quality local ingredients with a focus on bringing out the natural […]

A Guide to the Wine Windows of Florence

Close-up of a vintage wine window in Florence in Italy

Ring a bell, order a glass of wine and get it delivered through a small window – one of the top things to do when visiting Florence. The wine windows of Florence, also known as buchette del vino, are arched, small windows that can be found in the walls of historical buildings around the city. […]

Visit Taormina – Sicily’s Most Picturesque Destination

Stunning view of Taormina in Italy with its charming hillside town and the imposing Mount Etna volcano nearby.

Taormina is one of the most beautiful towns in the island of Sicily. Being located on the hillside of the eastern coast of Sicily, the town is renowned for its panoramic views of the Ionian coastline and Mount Etna. With picturesque medieval streets and ancient churches, excellent Sicilian cuisine and beautiful beaches it is no […]