florence

4 min read 2022-06-24 18:33:58

Opera del Duomo Museum, Florence

One of the top Museums in Florence and among the highlights of the city, the Opera del Duomo Museum is the perfect place to discover all the secrets

5 min read 2022-06-17 18:50:50

Earlier this week I shared all about what to do in Florence, Italy, and wouldn’t you know… I have more to say! Really I could talk about Italy

10 min read 2022-06-14 22:29:19

Ryan and I were finally able to take our honeymoon! Back in April/early May, we went to Italy for 16 days. Our trip began in Florence, then we

3 min read 2022-06-07 22:06:52

In Lombardy, people have made crafts from stone, plentiful in the mountains above Bergamo and Brescia, since the Iron Age. In a valley known as

5 min read 2022-05-25 17:42:00

As people plot their return to travel, they’re choosing to plan big. Unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime vacations, taking in the world’s most

13 min read 2022-05-22 19:50:00

It was Picnic time at the Dolly Jolly!The hotel had kindly given us the use of a patio and lawn area beside the hotel leisure centre for the picnic

5 min read 2022-05-17 20:04:00

Florence is among Italy’s most magnificent cities, capital of Tuscany and birthplace of the Renaissance. Its UNESCO-listed historic center is a

6 min read 2022-05-13 19:37:43

Which are the best towns in Tuscany to stay in? It all depends on your interests, if you’re travelling by car or public transport, and how many

5 min read 2022-05-11 03:30:00

The Dominican Order celebrates quite a few of its own Saints within a very short period in late April and early May. On the traditional calendar, St

5 min read 2022-05-07 00:47:26

Following the brutal killing of an unarmed black man (George Floyd) by a Minnesota police officer (convicted murderer Derek Chauvin), protests

4 min read 2022-04-23 04:17:00

In preparation for the Dolly Jolly event which Janet has organised in May, I've been doing some sewing recently, using fabric I won on the raffle at

6 min read 2022-04-06 15:50:07

Planning a trip to Tuscany, and wondering what are the best places to visit in Tuscany? Tuscany is a region in Central Italy. It is known for its

4 min read 2022-03-14 00:45:00

Florence has some of the most celebrated museums in the world. From the Uffizi Gallery, with its rich collection of Renaissance paintings, and the

3 min read 2022-03-10 13:53:00

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live like a local while traveling, staying in a private home is a great way to find out. On your next

3 min read 2022-03-10 13:53:00

On your next trip, elevate your travel style by booking a vacation rental that deepens your experience of a destination — whether that’s because