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The Florence Restaurants Locals Actually Go To (When They’re Not Eating at Home)
The famous Florence restaurants — the ones on every top-ten list, with a queue out front and a menu in four languages — are rarely the ones Florentines are actually sitting in. Locals here don’t eat out often; when they do, it’s an occasion, and they spend it in small,...
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10 Things to Do in the Tuscan Countryside
The Tuscan landscape is famous throughout the world, and how better to enjoy it than to get right into it. Here are ten things to do in the Tuscan Countryside if you find yourself visiting: Discover tiny hilltowns Though there are plenty of towns in Tuscany countryside you have heard...
Planning your next trip to Italy? Dreaming of that gelato you’ve been craving for so long? Here is a treat for you! An easy, great chocolate gelato recipe! One of the nice things about living and working in Italy is Ferragosto, or rather, the tradition that the month of August is...
Florence Foods: 5 Things to Eat When Visiting
Traveling to Florence means a whole new set of Italian food to try. Because food in Italy varies so much by region, there is a surprising difference between the food in Florence and the food in Rome despite the not-so-far physical distance between these cities. Food in Florence is defined...
The Essential Packing List for Your Europe Camping Trip
Travel this summer has changed for many as COVID has spread across the globe. Less flights, less hotels, less meals out and many people are choosing to stay closer to home and explore the serenity and even isolation of camping. Even before this year, camping has been very popular among...
The 5 Most Popular Tourist Attractions in London
London is filled with quirky and unusual things to see and do but if it’s your first visit to London then there are a few things you need to tick of your list. These are London’s main tourist attractions for a reason and it’s because they are the biggest, the...
Traditional Portuguese Easter Recipe: Sweet Bread (Folar da Páscoa)
Recipe for Easter Sweet Bread The Folar da Páscoa (Easter folar) is probably the most popular Portuguese Easter dish. A symbolic bread, deeply rooted in tradition all through the country. Both Kriszti, our guide in Lisbon, and Beatriz, our Operations Manager in Porto, love this delicious dish, with each having...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Jordaan Neighborhood
Not far from Amsterdam’s city center, the Jordaan district is one of the best loved neighborhoods in the city. Charming narrow streets give way to flower-lined canals, and there are plenty of quaint shops and boutiques, as well as cafes, restaurants and artists’ studios to keep everyone entertained. More than any...
Your Neighborhood Guide to Where to Stay in Prague
Rest assured, there’s no shortage of great places to lay your traveling head in the Czech capital city. Pensions, apartments, hotels, boutique accommodation, hostels, “fusions”, B&Bs and Airbnb dwellings are everywhere. Furthermore, Prague has more districts and neighborhoods than can be counted with two hands, each with its own character and...
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