Path of the Gods Hike: Planning Guide, Difficulty & Tips for First-Timers
The ridge comes into view about forty minutes into the hike, when the trail rounds a corner and…
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Capri & Blue Grotto Day Trip: How to Plan It and What to Expect
The ferry from Amalfi pulls into Marina Grande and Capri hits you like a rumor that turned out…
Seafood With a View on the Amalfi Coast: What to Order and Where to Eat
There is a version of eating on the Amalfi Coast that costs 80 EUR per person and involves…
Uffizi Gallery Florence: Tickets, What to See & How to Beat the Crowds
The queue outside the Uffizi on a July morning at 9am is long enough to make you wonder…
Tuscan Gelato Crawl Florence: Best Gelaterias and How to Spot the Real Thing
The worst gelato in Florence looks like the best gelato in Florence — at first glance. It is…
Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno Florence: A Half-Day Walk Across the Arno
The Ponte Vecchio is one of the most photographed bridges in the world, and crossing it takes about…
Florence Duomo & Brunelleschi’s Dome: How to Visit, Climb & Book Tickets
Brunelleschi built a dome in 1420 that no one alive at the time knew how to build and…
Accademia Gallery & Piazzale Michelangelo Florence: What You Actually See
The first thing most people notice is the hands. They are disproportionately large — the right hand especially,…
Bistecca alla Fiorentina: How to Order and Eat Florence’s Famous Steak
The waiter brings the raw steak to the table before cooking it. This is standard practice at any…
3 Days in Florence: A First-Timer’s Itinerary That Actually Works
Three days in Florence is enough — if you use them right. Enough to see the Uffizi properly,…