How to Sleep in and See the Vatican: Our Vatican Afternoon Tour A trip to Rome is simply not complete if you don’t see the Vatican. Many people believe that you should only see the Vatican in the morning to avoid the crowds. However, you can see this Italian gem andRead More →
Guide to Main Churches in Florence From the breathtaking colored marble facade of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the clean geometric style of San Miniato al Monte, each Florence church provides a glimpse into history. So, all you seekers of majesty and beauty, read closely! Journey with us through someRead More →
The Art of Venice Glass Blowing The art of Venice glass blowing is a beautiful, concentrated art and hand-crafted glass forming technique. The art typically happens when the glassworker physically blows into the glass, manipulating it with a torch to create an exquisite work of art. In this guide, learnRead More →
What is the Ides of March? You may remember the term “the ides of March” from a literature or history class you took in high school. Like many other buzz words from these lessons, you probably don’t fully remember what this term means or the story behind it. So, whatRead More →
The Most Iconic Works of Art Inside the Vatican Pinacoteca The Vatican Museums are a must-see attraction when visiting Rome. Located within Vatican City, The Vatican Museums house an extensive collection of sculptures, Christian art and Renaissance art. With so many collections to explore within the Vatican Museums, knowing whereRead More →
The Many Styles of Florence Art and Architecture Florence is the Tuscany region’s capital city, a historic economic hub and the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Flourishing as a banking city, Florence gave rise to dynamic means of financial innovation such as a bill of exchange and double-entry bookkeeping systems.Read More →
Floating City Imposes Day-Tripper Venice Tourist Tax With an influx of nearly 30 million tourists visiting the fairytale island of Venice each year, the city has reached maximum capacity which will now require tourists to fork over a couple extra euros in order to experience Venice’s undoubtable beauty first-hand. TheRead More →
The Best Restaurants in Tuscany The Tuscany region is renowned for its lush scenery with abundant vineyards lining sun-drenched rolling hills. A global symbol for quality of life, Tuscany’s rich farmland and bountiful crops bind the region’s agricultural prominence to its flavorful culinary heritage. With Tuscany’s excellence in cooking andRead More →
Best Gelato in Florence: How to Spot the Sweetest Deals Located around the city of Florence are hundreds of gelato shops, known as gelaterie, with flavorful, creamy gelato choices. Each gelateria specializes in its own traditional flavors, sizes and prices. Picking the perfect place to treat yourself after a memorableRead More →
How to Get Easter Mass Vatican Tickets Easter Mass at the Vatican is an incredibly sought after ticket. This should though in no way discourage your plans to attend this beautiful event in St. Peter’s Basilica. Mass on Easter is celebrated in the Basilica from 10:15 am until noon andRead More →
