Why the Wonderful Oltrarno Is the Best Neighborhood in Florence The Oltrarno is one of the neighborhoods of Florence Italy. This neighborhood sits across the River Arno from the historic center where most of the sites are. But I would argue that the Oltrarno is the best neighborhood in Florence — for a short stay…
12 of My Favorite Amazing European Cities If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I’m more of a nature and small town gal than a city gal. So when I travel I gravitate to destinations where I can be in the natural world or to small towns and villages. But…
Florence • Italy Florence Italy, known as Firenze in Italian, is a very popular destination. And rightly so as it’s an amazing city. As the regional capital of Tuscany, Florence is home to the Renaissance. You could walk around the city and not step foot inside a museum or church and still feel as though…
9 Amazing Things You Need To Do in Tuscany Italy Tuscany, Toscana, is a beautiful region in Italy. And there is a long list of amazing things you need to do in Tuscany. That’s the problem — there are so many awesome things to do in this heavily visited region that you don’t know what…
To close out Italian month here on the Wander Your Way blog, I thought I’d write about a few of my personal favorite destinations in Italy. As I began making this list, I realized that I was going to have to break this down into 2 posts. I have too many favorite places in Italy! So…
May is national bike month. But, I’m stretching this national thing to an international event. We’re off to ride a bike in our favorite country – Italy! The first time you arrive in Vicenza, Italy you will notice all the locals riding bikes. It’s a great way to get around this city. The central part…
