Summer is starting to creep up in Florence (and pretty much all around Italy), so after months of being cooped up in our apartments, it is more than understandable that we are all in dire need of finding activities to do outdoors. Those of us with young kids are in an even more desperate condition, … Continue reading Parks around Florence: The Perfect Place for Summer
The Comune of Florence has finally announced that it will open its summer camps (centri estivi) for kids between the ages of 3-14. Unlike other years, enrollment will not happen on a first-come, first serve basis, but rather on a need- basis. Precedence, in fact, will be given to children whose parents are healthcare workers, … Continue reading Summer Camps in Florence
As we anxiously wait for summer to come knocking on our door (although this year the summer months will probably look a lot different than years past), most of us dread the arrival of an unwelcome guest. No, I’m not referring to those pesky mosquitoes that keep us awake at night with their incessant buzzing. … Continue reading Escaping the Florentine Heat: Daytrip to the Fattoria di Maiano
As Italy slowly inches back to a new normal (with plans of opening up its borders to EU visitors on June 3rd), everyone is wondering if summer plans will not be completely shot. Though, people might not be able to (or might not want to) wander outside of Italy, the bel paese has so much … Continue reading Weekends around Italy: Lake Garda
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