Italians place a higher value on “pasta al forno” than “pasta asciutta” for some reason. Perhaps because making it “al forno” requires lengthier preparation and a bigger mess in your kitchen. But sometimes a good …

If you’re coming to Florence for just three days, you’d going to need to really plan your trip well to make the most of your limited time. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve just published …

I’m thrilled to break some insider news in the field of social media and museums (two of my favourite things). Palazzo Strozzi is the first museum in Florence to be officially on Foursquare, and the …

Crostata is my favourite dessert. I love the buttery cookie crust and the sweet jam. It’s a good heavy snack at any time of day (even an okay breakfast). Back in 2003, newly transported to …

See this sign? It’s the stop sign before a rotonda (roundabout) on my street. It’s a universal sign that means stop. You know that. I know that. And at least 32% of the people who …

A 4 day weekend is long enough to take a road trip down the boot to Puglia, a land that in my experience is polarized between beauty and blemishes: unfinished “abusive” construction not far from …

Remember the Cellini-Tornabuoni fashion show I posted the invitation to the other day? It was last night and I was totally blown away by the clothes that these students designed, sewed, and modeled. They are …

I’m sorry for not writing much these days – there’s a lot to do at work, a million events to attend, and some that I am organizing. As I scribble into my calendar I see …

In past years I have always posted announcements of this student fashion show and everyone is always so impressed by the quality of work that these Florentine students produce. Each year the location gets more …

If you’re looking for an unusual type of guidebook to Florence, Jane Fortune’s To Florence con Amore is a good option. This book uses a clever format of chapters composed of increasing numbers of tips …

The hipster dons his sneakers of a brand so hip we haven’t heard of it yet, and with apparent ease finds the coolest things to do in any city. This is where hipster and I …

Wherever I go, I tend to visit a lot of museums. It’s a good thing that Barcelona has a museum discount card called “Articket“ that costs 22 euros and gets you into 7 museums! I …