Plan your trip with this Florence travel guide covering top sights, where to eat, best areas to stay, day trips and seasonal travel tips.
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Florence in Winter: 3 Days and New Year’s Eve
3 days in Florence in winter, including the Duomo, Oltrarno, Florentine steak and New Year’s Eve at Piazzale Michelangelo.
Returning to Italy: Starting with Venice in Winter
A reflective travel essay on returning to Italy, beginning in Venice in winter, and how off-season travel reshaped the experience.
Things to Do in Catania, Sicily in Winter – A Practical Travel Guide
Discover the best things to do in Catania in winter, from volcano hikes to Baroque churches, festive street food, and local hidden gems.
Winter in Palermo – A Travel Story of Rain and Resilience
A 4-day travel story of Palermo in winter filled with rainy days, Baroque churches, local food, and unexpected beauty in Sicily’s gritty, golden capital.
Things to Do in Ortigia, Sicily – A Quick Travel Guide
A solo traveller’s practical guide to Ortigia, Sicily—what to see, eat, and explore on this historic island, with tips for all seasons.
Why I Fell in Love with Ortigia, Sicily – A Solo Travel Guide & Story
Explore Ortigia, Sicily through a solo traveler’s lens. Rainy ruins, Baroque charm, cozy eats, and all the reasons to fall in love with this island gem.
New Year in Catania – My Winter Trip to Sicily’s Black City
A personal story of spending New Year in Catania – Sicily’s black city of lava-stone beauty, fireworks, markets, and unexpected cultural moments.
Taormina on a Budget: What to See, Eat & Experience Year-Round
Discover how to enjoy Taormina on a budget. What to see, eat, and do across all seasons without breaking the bank.
Taormina in Winter: A Solo Traveler’s Peaceful Escape
Discover the beauty of Taormina in winter with fewer crowds, peaceful views, Sicilian food, and slow solo travel on a mid-budget.