While the centre of Florence is a gem for history and architecture, Mauro and Freddie showed me the best part of living in Florence may very well be the beauty outside its city walls – Tuscany. And the best way to see it is on a vintage Italian vespa. So, helmet in hand, that’s what […]
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An Antipasto Lunch in Florence
On my recent vespa tour through Tuscany, we took a break for a light, traditional Florentine lunch with Alberto and his mother Giuseppina. My guide Freddie tells me Zeb Gastronomia is a real local favourite in Florence (and when a food shop has gastronomia in its name, there is no walking by this one!) A typical Florentine lunch […]
Florence in the Fall
There’s nothing like being in Florence in the summertime, under the Tuscan sun. But visiting in autumn can give you a deeper sense of culture and Florentine traditions. Here are 5 things to do and see in Florence in the fall. 1. Truffle Fair Tuscany is the heart of the world’s best truffle harvesters and autumn […]