Palermo Christmas Market 2025: Sicilian Traditions and Festive Delights
Palermo’s Coastal Christmas: Traditions, Lights, and Festivities by the Sea Palermo is famous for its history, sure, but most people have no idea how amazing Christmas is here. This sun-soaked, historic city might not have the icy winters you find up north, but that doesn’t stop it from putting on...
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Rome Christmas Market 2025: Festive Magic in the Eternal City
Rome might be best known for its ancient sites, but during Christmas, the city lights up with festive magic. Imagine Christmas markets filling centuries-old streets, church bells ringing through the air, music echoing from every corner, and stalls selling some of the best food in Rome with a seasonal twist....
Best Tiramisu in Rome: The Creamy Classic You Can’t Miss
What Makes a Great Tiramisu? I don’t think anyone could argue with me when I say tiramisu is the best of the best when it comes to Italian desserts. This layered specialty, which regularly features on my Rome food tours, is made of coffee-drenched ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa powder, and...
A Crudo Florence Review: Fresh & Raw Elegance in the Heart of the City
I stumbled upon A Crudo while wandering around central Florence on a warm September afternoon. The name caught my attention, and the clean, inviting look of the place drew me in. It’s a small, family-run spot with a relaxed feel and a cozy terrace that offers a nice break from...
Pop Café Florence Review: Bright Bowls & Creative Café Fare Near the Duomo
I stumbled upon Pop Café on a warm afternoon while wandering around the Oltrarno, and it ended up being where I had one of the most laid-back aperitivos of my trip. It’s not the kind of place that screams “hidden gem”. It just does what it does well. Coffee, cocktails,...
Da Simone Florence Review: Hearty Tuscan Tradition in a Cozy Locale
If you’re wandering through the Oltrarno and catch the scent of something rich, earthy, and unmistakably Florentine, you might just be near Da Simone. This isn’t a sleek trattoria or a polished enoteca. It’s a street food stand. Locals know it well, and I quickly understood why. Da Simone is...
I’Raddi di Santo Spirito Review: Cozy Pasta & Tuscan Tradition in Oltrarno
I’Raddi di Santo Spirito is the kind of place you stumble upon and immediately feel like you’ve found something special. While it’s not plastered all over tourist guides, it clearly holds a dear place in the hearts of both locals and travelers who come looking for something more real. Pasta...
Alimentari Sandro & Ivana Review: Florentine Deli Delights & Wines
Alimentari Sandro & Ivana is the kind of place you might walk past if you weren’t paying attention but trust me, you shouldn’t. This tiny deli is packed to the ceiling with local flavors and character. It’s part specialty grocer, part neighborhood hangout, and part living history. Whether you’re after...
Top 10 Most Instagrammed Roman Dishes
There are two universal truths: Italians take food rules more seriously than soccer fans take penalties, and the rest of the world can’t stop posting pictures of pasta. Somewhere between #foodporn and #carbonara, Roman cuisine has quietly taken over Instagram feeds—and nonna is both proud and slightly horrified. Rome, the...
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