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Ten days in Florence without getting lost (too much!)
I'm getting back to Solo Travel after many years, and I'm super excited about it. My first Solo Travel adventure is 10 days in Florence and a few nearby towns. I'm excited to share this with you!!
Basilica of Famous Burials
I spent time today at the Basilica di Santa Croce. The cathedral is huge, the largest Franciscan church in the world, and was apparently...
Mar 7, 2024
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Wine Windows! Wow!
Sometime during the 1500s, some of the wealthy residents of Florence began building little windows into the external walls of their homes....
Mar 7, 2024
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What?! A Chocolate Festival!!??
Just happened upon this entirely by chance, and entirely innocently, especially as I’ve been telling myself I need to cut out sugar. But...
Mar 7, 2024
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Nighttime Tour
Very interesting and mysterious to do a bicycle-rickshaw tour of Florence after dark! I learned more about medieval times and the...
Mar 7, 2024
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I’m Running Out of Adjectives!
I guess it’s a good thing that tomorrow is my last day in Florence, because describing these photos is getting pretty hard! How many...
Mar 6, 2024
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Hunting for Truffles in Chianti! With Dogs!
What a surprisingly good time this was!! And good weather too—the best of this trip so far! I traveled with 5 other people (all of whom...
Mar 5, 2024
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Siena Part 2 - Random Cool Things
I’ve been in lots of hilly cities before—San Francisco, Taormina, Black Mountain. But I believe that Siena is the hilliest city I’ve...
Mar 4, 2024
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Siena Part 1 - I Climbed the Duomo!!
Still stinging a bit from my failure to complete the Duomo climb in Florence, but knowing that my knees are still grateful for that, I...
Mar 4, 2024
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A Fun Time in Arezzo
I love train rides, and truly enjoyed taking the train to and from Arezzo! My reason for going was their famous once-a-month antiques...
Mar 3, 2024
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Lucky Pig and Other Cuteness
I happened upon the famous “Il Porcellino” one day. You put a coin in his mouth and there’s a trickle of water that sends the coin back...
Mar 3, 2024
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David and Duomo and More!
Took a little guided tour today to see Michelangelo’s very famous statue, and a limited access tour of The Duomo. The statue does not...
Mar 2, 2024
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I Only Did One Thing Today, But I’m Not Complaining!
I had planned a wine and cheese tour in Chianti today, and it was supposed to take 4 hours! But it took over 6 hours because we were...
Mar 1, 2024
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So Many Cathedrals, Basilicas, What Have You
I admit, I’m definitely in the “How Many European Churches Can One See Before They All Look Alike” club. There are just so many!! And...
Feb 29, 2024
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Quick Tour and Overview of Florence
Chilly, cloudy day here and I was getting cold and a bit tired walking around (jet lag still hanging on). Solution? Cup of hot...
Feb 29, 2024
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The World’s Oldest Pharmacy
How can you not love the stunning beauty of this ancient place? Founded by Dominican monks in 1221 (that’s 800 years ago!!), the Officina...
Feb 29, 2024
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Trattoria Za’Za’
I suspect this is The Most Recommended restaurant in all of Florence. Several people who have been to Florence call this their favorite...
Feb 28, 2024
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First Impressions and Home Away From Home
Flew through the night and arrived in Florence early this afternoon. Through a strange sequence of events, I have all Business Class...
Feb 28, 2024
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Oh the Planning!
I don't think I've ever put so much time or effort into planning a trip!! The many steps I've taken to prepare for this trip include:...
Feb 22, 2024
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Gratitude
Gratitude for the People in My Life I decided to create this travel blog for a couple of reasons, the main one of which is to keep in...
Feb 18, 2024
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