Tag Archives: fiesole
faking it: know your florence skyline
Don’t know much about Florence? Studying the skyline is a perfect place to start and just the way to fake it. Whether you just embarked on your semester abroad, are a few years settled into your Italian expat life, or are passing through with friends, it’s always fun to dote on your favorite destination and impress your friends and […]
sunny days are for san domenico
If Florence and its surrounding hill towns were siblings, Florence would be the overachieving eldest chid with a trophy case of accomplishments; Fiesole would be the breezy youngest child with the enigmatic personality that demanded people come to her; and San Domenico would be the middle child, lost in the shuffle and often forgotten about. For […]
five ways florence can cure your spring fever
It’s that time of year again. The views through our office windows taunt us, and we crave fresh air more than a piping bowl of pasta. Nine out of ten doctors (ok, bloggers) agree, there’s no avoiding spring fever, only remedies. We happen to have just the prescription for a serious case of spring fever in Florence. Here are five of […]
florence for free 2013 year in review
As we come to the end of 2013, we do so with an emphatic exhale. We have to admit, the year started off a bit rocky for all of us. Hostess had stopped packaging their pastries, whispers of a looming bacon shortage shook us to the core, Sharknado was released, and then the Pope went […]
upcoming events: october 2013
This is a long one, so we’ll cut right to the chase: October is our favorite month, here are our top-five free events, check out the calendar page for more awesome things to do! Astronomic Observations at Villa Demidoff (Pratolino) | Thursdays in October Everyone talks about the Tuscan sun, but few take the time to […]
upcoming events: our italian bucket list
We interrupt your regularly scheduled program to bring you a break-through in upcoming events. If you follow us regularly, you know this post usually features a synopsis of all the fun, free, Florence things to do in the month ahead. If you’d still like your regular dose of awesome, never fear – our calendar is […]
fiesole for free
Ok, ok ok ok. I know. Fiesole isn’t Florence. But there are so many things right about Fiesole, that a post about a free afternoon in this history-packed, pinch-its-cheeks, view-booting village that I am willing to compromise the name of this blog. Sue me. Also, it’s on the Florence bus line so we’re calling […]
florence’s best markets by neighborhood
We understand that shopping fundamentally flies in the face of our Florence for Free mantra, but you’d miss a major part of Italian culture if you didn’t explore the country’s many open-air markets! Brimming with charming antiques, fresh fruits, and homemade soaps, each bazaar is a feast for the senses. Of course, buying something is […]
walking tour: the castle hike
Diesel and cigarette smoke. Not exactly scents you’ll find in Yankee Candle. But after a year and a half of living in the land of diesel-fueled Fiats and chain smokers, I have come to find these stenches to be curiously nostalgic. Despite my unusual affinity for these odors, my tolerance wasn’t quite as high when […]
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