CIOCCOLATITALIANI in the Centro Commerciale Lingotto is very attractive. It stands out from the other restaurants on the floor with it's instagrammable interiors & decor. So of course we wanted to . . .
PISA TRAVEL DIARIES: Walking Around
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 TRAVEL DIARIES: Eat Like a Local in 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 TRAVEL DIARIES: 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 . . .
FLORENCE FINDS: Quirky Vintage Boutique Nadine
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 . . .
FLORENCE FINDS: The Olive Oil Shop
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 . . .
FLORENCE FINDS: La Confetteria Firenze Luxury Gifts
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, . . .
FLORENCE BITES: Favorite Gelaterias
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 . . .
