Florence

Located in beautiful Tuscany in Italy, Florence is a stunningly beautiful and popular travel destination. However, like many other locations recently, the city is making plans to tackle overtourism, by banning key boxes and tour guide…

Certain cities in the world are truly pedestrian-friendly and this summer could offer a true adventure in their walkable streets. Instead of viewing cities through a smartphone screen or riding in public transport, stroll and view these…

The city of Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy and hosts many masterpieces of Renaissance Art and architecture. One of the most recognizable sights in the city is the Duomo, the city’s cathedral with its terracotta-tiled…

Towards the end of 2022, Time Out and Travel + Leisure released their choices for the Best City in the World. However, the two lists have no single city in common for a number of reasons. For instance, Time Out ranks cities on the…

If you are planning a trip to Florence, Italy in then you absolutely have to book a tour at the Uffizi with The Roman Guy! My husband and I have been to Italy on more than one occasion, but we always make it a point to check out the…

Florence is the birth place of the Renaissance, and a must-see for anyone taking a trip to the beautiful country of Italy. I knew that when my husband and I visited Florence, I had to book a tour with a professional guide so that we…

Italy is home to some of the most monumental landmarks in the world. Due to their reputation, crowds of tourists line up every day to visit these popular sites. You better bet that you are not alone in wanting to explore the grounds where…

My boyfriend and I traveled to Florence, Italy in May 2008.  This was before our daughter Ava was born so we were traveling as a single couple, rather than as a family.  We were traveling on a budget and were looking for something with…