To begin, it should be understood that although Uncle Jimmy’s is not an upscale Italian bar where one can go to immerse themselves into the Italian culture, does not mean it isn’t a place to check...
When I moved to Florence in 2013, it was a bittersweet transition for me. While I was excited and eager to start a new life and gain more independence, at the same time, I was...
While I would argue that it is nearly impossible to get sick of Italian food, there is no doubt that cravings hit hard and cannot be stopped. There are times when only fajitas or fried...
How to: Go out like an American in Florence by: Kate Sefton As an American living, studying and working in Florence, I have noticed many cultural differences.The nightlife culture is no exception.The biggest difference I have noticed since...
Breakfast: Volume Piazza Santo Spirito, 5/red, 50125 Firenze; Tel: 055 238 1460I have a hunch that just walking into Volume makes you instantly cooler. The busy bar is filled with students, young people, regulars that have been...
Picture this: You’re in New York city at a famous Italian-American diner. The space is dimly lit with candles and there is a savory aroma in the air.
All of Florence is beautiful, with its vibrant culture filling the streets. This city oozes art, style, class and history waits round every corner. It's also a very individual and quirky place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and this shows in many of the shops and bars around the city. Here are my top ten hidden gems. Places that not everyone knows about, and the fact they feel secret makes them even more special.
So I've woken up in the beautiful city of Florence, a far cry from my home town of Birmingham (UK). I study journalism at university and was given the opportunity to come here on a work placement,...
My two weeks in Florence is nearly over and I didn’t think there would be anything left to enjoy; that was until I found myself at the Piazza della Repubblica!Piazza della Repubblica is a fantastic...
Remember I said in my article about dotFlorence.com and studentsVille.it that I was going to tell you more about my trip to the library? Well the wait is finally over!For the majority of my time...
