Category: Italy
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The Best Restaurants in Florence: A Tuscan Food Guide to the Classics That Never Disappoint
Florence is one of those cities where eating well isn’t a challenge — it’s a given. But in the last few years, over-tourism and Instagram/TikTok culture have made it harder to tell whether a restaurant is genuinely good or just photogenic. I’ve been traveling to Florence for school, business, and leisure for 10+ years, and…
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Italian Summer without the Crowds: 6 Towns to Experience an Authentic Italy
Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor will it be going anywhere anytime soon. But let’s face it – in the age of over-tourism and rising global temperatures, experiencing Italy (especially in the peak summer months) as previous generations did is an increasing challenge. Don’t get me wrong – Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan are…
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Bologna, Italy: a friendship 5 years in the making
On a Tuesday night in July, just before sunset, I walked south on Bologna’s main artery, Via Indipendenza, feeling the familiar wave of heat warm the soles of my shoes. I’ve been coming to Bologna in July for five years now, and this is the first summer we haven’t been trapped in a record‑setting heat…