Public art in modern-day Florence
Since the Renaissance, Florence has used public art to beautify the city, edify its residents and send a message of
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Renaissance Art in Italy: an Itinerary
In the summer after my third year of university, I signed up for a 6-week travelling course in Italian Renaissance
My Vatican Museums Survival Guide: Tips & What to See
With some 6 million visitors per year, the Vatican Museums is one of the busiest attractions in Italy. Not built
Free Museum Openings: free days in Florence state museums 2019
After initial threats by Italy’s latest government to abolish free Sundays in state museums, a new ministerial decree (announced February
2019 Exhibitions in Florence and Tuscany: a Year of Art
The list of 2019 exhibitions in Florence and Tuscany is shaping up nicely, giving us art lovers something more to
The Medici in Florence: Where to find Florence’s Most Famous Family
The Medici family name is intertwined with the history of Florence: with the enormous gains of their bank, the Medici
How to Travel the Cinque Terre in Winter Too
On a recent trip to Riomaggiore in the Cinque Terre, I discovered that I love this famous place as much
How to avoid tourists in the most touristy places in the world
On a recent trip to London, I took a look at what tours Context Travel had on offer for my