One of the things that I'm really in awe of in Europe is how old things are - in a good way! They are able to maintain or reconstruct the beautiful structures of the past so that they can still be . . .
PISA: Eat Like a Local at this Trattoria
When we travel we prefer to find places where locals eat. This is easier for us in Italy because my husband TD (The Diplomat) speaks Spanish and can understand and be understood by the Italians. So . . .
PISA: Artsy, Well-stocked Loft AirBnB
Our 2nd AirBnB experience was in Pisa and it was a wonderful one. The AirBnB was loft-style with the bedroom in the 2nd floor. I loved the all white with brilliant pops of color and art. It was very . . .
TRAVEL DIARIES: Quirky Vintage Boutique Nadine Florence
If you love quirky vintage design and style, you will love Boutique Nadine in Florence. I found Boutique Nadine on the Unusual Florence catalogue and went to visit their 2 stores. I prefer their Via . . .
TRAVEL DIARIES: The Olive Oil Shop in Florence
A specialty store on all things olive. Here you will find products using different parts of the olive tree from food and beauty to kitchen products. I absolutely loved this store and could . . .
Luxurious Gifts by La Confetteria Firenze
While walking through Firenze we stumbled on the loveliest shops. I was really excited about La Confetteria because it combined 3 of my favorite things: Luxurious interior . . .
TRAVEL DIARIES: Unusual Florence
I love looking for unique and unusual experiences when I travel. Florence is considered the birthplace of Renaissance so Renaissance art, architecture and design is everywhere you look. To be honest, . . .
TRAVEL DIARIES: Favorite Gelato in Florence
Artisanal Italian Gelato is the original ice cream and compared to commercial ice cream it is creamier, denser, melts faster and is made with natural fresh . . .
TRAVEL DIARIES: Our First Meal in Florence
First thing we did after we arrived in Florence and dropped our bags off our AirBnB was EAT of course. The best thing about traveling in Europe is you don't really need to do so much research . . .
FLORENCE: Our First AirBnB Experience
I've always wondered what it would be like to stay in an AirBnB instead of a hotel, but we never had any reason to try it out because we've always found great affordable deals on hotels . . .
