curated from my time in florence, italy
✦ what I actually recommend ✦
Food & Drink
Homemade bread & olive oil is the BEST. Pici aglione only 14€!
Vegetarian
Spicy salami & pesto pizza
Ask for a heart-shaped pizza!
My fav sandwich shop!
Sweet potato fries are sooo good
My fav sushi place
Japanese
Grandma's kitchen taste
Eat in the wine cellar
Request the solo room with 1700s original fresco paintings
Go early for a drink at the bar!
One of the best views of Florence
Great view of the Duomo
Behind the restaurant in the alley – super cute!
Unique flavors
Citrus chocolate — so refreshing
Bailey's affogato
Piazza dei Nerli, 28
The affogato!!!
salted caramel espresso martini
Wednesday Nights — GET THE BURGER!
college shots!
Wellness & Lifestyle
Cool architecture & vibe! TikTok famous
My place! Amazing atmosphere, 10/10 community – LOVE
waxing, facials, massages & more
Shopping
leather jackets
jackets; family business
bags & belts
Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli
my all time fav for purses
JellyCat Heaven!
Libreria e Cinema
from Florence — all reachable in a day
The Destinations
Bologna
A beautiful historic city known for amazing food, colorful streets, and one of the oldest universities in the world.
Castiglioncello
A great Tuscan coast escape with beautiful rocky coves and beach clubs. Baia del Quercetano is especially stunning for swimming and relaxing by the sea!
Cinque Terre
Five colorful seaside villages along the Ligurian coast known for breathtaking views, hiking trails, and charming harbors. Train to La Spezia + regional train.
Cortona
A picturesque hill town made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun, known for its quiet charm, stunning valley views, and less crowded, more authentic Tuscan feel. Train to Camucia-Cortona + short taxi/bus.
Lucca
A charming walled city perfect for biking along the historic walls, wandering quiet streets, and enjoying a relaxed afternoon.
Milan
Italy's fashion capital with the iconic Duomo, great shopping, and a fun aperitivo culture :) High speed train.
Parco Fluviale dell'Elsa
A hidden natural gem with turquoise water, small waterfalls, and peaceful walking paths through nature.
Pisa
Home to the famous Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Fun to visit briefly, but skippable if your time in Italy is limited.
Rome
Italy's capital filled with incredible history, famous landmarks like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, and endless places to explore. High speed train.
San Gimignano
A beautiful medieval hill town known for its skyline of towers and stunning views of the Tuscan countryside. Train to Poggibonsi + bus.
Siena
One of Tuscany's most historic cities, famous for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the Palio horse race. Regional train.
Tuscany
The surrounding countryside filled with vineyards, rolling hills, and picturesque hill towns. Guided tours are super affordable and include transportation — a must do in my book!
Venice
A magical city built on canals with gondolas, beautiful architecture, and a unique atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Two day trip in my opinion. High speed train.
Verona
A romantic city known for its Roman arena, charming streets, and connections to Romeo and Juliet if you're into that.
Travel times are approximate and depend on the specific train route, transfers, and departure time. High-speed trains (Frecciarossa or Italo) are typically faster than regional trains!
guides from my adventures across Europe
Destination Guides
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Pisa
Italy
Budapest
Hungary
Vienna & Salzburg
Austria — guide coming soon
Milan
Italy
Bologna
Italy — guide coming soon
Tuscany
Italy — guide coming soon
Zermatt
Switzerland
London
England — guide coming soon
Barcelona
Spain — guide coming soon
Paris
France — guide coming soon
Nice
France — guide coming soon
Malta
guide coming soon
a visual diary
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thoughts, stories & things I want to remember
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