Mr. Misadventures and I took thousands of pictures during our trip to Italy. Between our food tour in Florence, our Tuscan countryside adventures heading to Siena, our Context Travel Tour in Siena, our under the Tuscan sun wanderings, and...
The Westin Excelsior Florence
During our time in Florence we stayed at the Westin Excelsior Florence. We stayed there during our trip to Italy in 2007 and had absolutely loved the beautiful suite we had for three glorious days. And while we didn’t...
Under the Tuscan Clouds
Under the Tuscan clouds. Yes. I know. It is supposed to be under the Tuscan sun, but if you saw the clouds the days I was in Tuscany, you would agree with the name change too. After an amazing...
Adventures In the Tuscan Countryside
Remember that trip to Tuscany I took that one time. Yes, the one last year…. Well the posts are coming! We returned home one year ago this week, so why not celebrate by letting the posts I...
Obica Mozzarella Bar Florence
During our amazing Florence for Foodies tour, we passed by Obica Mozzarella Bar, which just happened to be next to the truffle store, Procacci. Our guide Adrienne said it was the best restaurant in Florence for Mozzarella di Bufala....
Procacci Florence
Our first day in Florence we did a custom Context Travel tour, Florence for Foodies. During that tour, one of the stops was Procacci, a historic deli founded in 1885, which specializes in products with truffle. Walking into Procacci...
Florence for Foodies
During my trip to Florence in 2007, the food did not leave much of an impression on me. I remember having great breakfasts in the morning, ones that consisted of good espresso and something like a croissant. And I...
A Typical Tuscan Dinner in Florence
Florence has one of the greatest cultural and artistic heritages in the world. But apart from being a culture paradise, it is also a culinary mecca, as it concentrates the best of Italian cuisine with the specific cuisine of...
Tuscany Beyond Gelaterias
I bet that once in Florence you will go crazy with the variety of gelaterias (ice cream shops) and the most unimaginable ice cream flavours: liquorice, cappuccino, mint&chocolate, not to mention the ones inspired by the most popular Italian...