The Historic Center revisited: Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, is such a wonderful city to just walk around and explore. Much of the city center is closed to car traffic, but watch out for bicycles and mopeds and people looking elsewhere! On our first trip to Florence, we loved staying on Via dei Calzaiuoli right in the center of the historic area especially in
If you are watching CNN's new series Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci you know he went to Milan in the last episode. The show started with views from the top of the Duomo. Don't miss it. (See below) As for that veal cutlet, I had that everywhere I could!! And of course, never skip aperitivo! You can be sure I brought home Missoni scarves
In case you are mesmerized by CNN's new show with Stanley Tucci, Searching for Italy you might be interested in more information on this unique, beautiful and often underrated city. This past Sunday night, he visited Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region. When you think of Italy most people think art, history, gorgeous landscapes and FOOD! Bologna has a very large student population as it is
