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Handy tips on taking the train from Rome to Florence

Handy tips on taking the train from Rome to Florence

Taking the train from Rome to Florence is simply so convenient that we had not doubt this was how we will get there for our tour of Florence. Now that there are two train operators that get you from Rome to the center of Florence, it really doesn’t make sense to drive there unless you ... Read More »

More than a city stroll of Florence

More than a city stroll of Florence

Waking up at an ungodly hour to catch the train to Florence or anything for that matter is not my cup of tea. On top of that, Luca had a fever and all these were signs that maybe we shouldn’t be going on a walking tour of Florence. Nonetheless, we were troopers and went forward ... Read More »

Uffizi on IPod

If you are planning a visit to Florence, the Uffizi Gallery has now digital tours of 33 masterpieces which you can download from iTunes for FREE  until April 26th  [Read more…] Read More »