Dinner in Vineyard is an annual event organized by wine estate & agriturismo Querceto in Castellina, which happens in the Summer months (June, July, August & September) every year. It was such a unique and not-to-miss experience!
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5 Tips for Tourists Staying in Rental Apartments in Florence
The recent month had been busy for me, because, first I re-started taking Italian classes three times a week, and second the main reason was that I had been working on the renovation of my little apartment in Borgo San Frediano, and now it is finally ready! I've been wanting to renovate the apartment since … Continue reading 5 Tips for Tourists Staying in Rental Apartments in Florence
A Day In Florence: Accademia Gallery Visit + City Walk
Last week marked the beginning of the nice weather of 2017! It was sunny and warm; the tourists started to come up, which brought the dormant city back to live. Everyday I spent some time outdoor to make sure I was enjoying the most of this golden week, and one of the best time I had was … Continue reading A Day In Florence: Accademia Gallery Visit + City Walk
Florence vs. Hong Kong | Comparison by An Asian Expat in Italy
Finally after one year, this article comes out. During my first year in Florence, I've kept receiving questions from friends, sometimes my readers, asking: How is life in Italy? Do you like it here? Do you miss Hong Kong...... Origin from China, I do miss my cultures, my family and friends a lot. But … Continue reading Florence vs. Hong Kong | Comparison by An Asian Expat in Italy
Villa Medicea di Lilliano | A Fancy Escape To The Florentine Countryside
It is flowery here, it is sunny here, it is best time to embrace everything Tuscany here! I was lucky to find two sunny days and spend them in one of the most beautiful Florentine countryside lodge: Villa Medicea di Lilliano. It is a perfect venue for wedding receptions. Visiting as a guest, even in … Continue reading Villa Medicea di Lilliano | A Fancy Escape To The Florentine Countryside
Best of the Year: To My First Year in Italy (May 2015 – April 2016)
Time flies faster than we realize. In a few weeks, I will officially be one-year resident in Florence. Looking back to the past year, I feel so blessed: I managed to settle here, made quite a number of local friends, traveled around Tuscany, armed myself with knowledge of Italian cultures. In the meanwhile of looking … Continue reading Best of the Year: To My First Year in Italy (May 2015 – April 2016)
4 Tips on How to Distinguish Good/Bad Gelato
Anybody who comes to visit Italy must also come with the money and appetite for the Italian food. No matter if it is a simple plate of pasta with tomato sauce, pizza margherita, or steak Fiorentina over a glass of wine, etc. we kinda expect Italian does it better! And when it comes to Gelato … Continue reading 4 Tips on How to Distinguish Good/Bad Gelato
