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    Category: Florence

    the art of the perfect snapchat

    Since museums are not really my thing, had to keep myself entertained somehow. So just in case this offends anyone…….#sorrynotsorry (pictures were taken in the Uffizi in…… Read more “the art of the perfect snapchat”

    19 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    when you’re up before the sun

    Piazzale di Michelangelo (Michelangelo’s Square) – to think we almost skipped this place. We only had one day in Florence (we had booked tours to other towns already…… Read more “when you’re up before the sun”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    there’s more to florence than just the duomo

    1. La Porta del Paradiso (Ghiberti’s Doors of Paradise) – at the time of my visit (September 2014), the museum was closed. However, they have one set of…… Read more “there’s more to florence than just the duomo”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    exploring mercato centrale

    Mercato Centrale (Central Market) – I will never forget this place. This is where I had my first authentic Italian pasta experience. Linguine al pesto, adorned with bite-sized pieces…… Read more “exploring mercato centrale”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    strolling over the ponte vecchio

    This is a bridge that crosses the Arno River. On each side, you’ll find the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie. But Ponte Vecchio isn’t…… Read more “strolling over the ponte vecchio”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    taking the train in florence

    A 15-minute walk from the train station could easily turn into a 30-minute walk – if you’re dragging your luggage across what seems like miles and miles…… Read more “taking the train in florence”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    things i learned from visiting florence

    Yes, this is where one of the seasons of the Jersey Shore was filmed. And no, I did not go to the pizza place where they worked…… Read more “things i learned from visiting florence”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist

    italia 2014

    I can now add ‘ticket scalper’ to my resume. Not that I’m going to, but now that I’ve gotten you to click into my blog, I guess…… Read more “italia 2014”

    20 Oct 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist
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