Florence
An expert expat’s tips for Florence, Italy
For a restaurant delight, opera singer Jessica Pratt says to head out of town to La Sosta del Rossellino in nearby Settignano and order the handmade gnocchi.
- by Belinda Jackson
A cycling tour in a city where ‘the bike is not respected’
The great advantage of being on a bike in Florence is that you can cover much more ground than on foot – but watch out for other road users.
- by Rob McFarland
Hotel review, Il Tornabuoni, Florence: You won't find a better location in this Italian city
This sumptuous hotel lives up to its location in Italy's loveliest city.
- by Ute Junker
Things to do in Florence, Italy: Expert expat Susan Wright's tips
"For an artist, it's the best place in the world."
- by Belinda Jackson
How to avoid gallery fatigue in Florence, Italy
Galleries can all look and feel the same after a while. Here are five tips to avoid the dreaded gallery fatigue.
- by Belinda Jackson
Florence travel guide and things to do: 20 reasons to visit the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region
From great art to gorgeous shoes, artisan gelato to boutique perfumes; here are 20 reasons why you should visit Florence.
- by Ute Junker
Florence places to eat: Chef Francesco Mannelli's seven dishes you must try
Chicken offal and boiled ox stomach are tasty delights not to be dismissed till they are tried, says this chef.
- by Julietta Jameson
Street art in Florence: Italy's answer to tourists with 'gallery fatigue'
Art is not only found inside galleries in this Italian city of must-see attractions.
- by Steve McKenna
Florence, Italy: The birthplace of the Renaissance embraces a new cool flavour
This Italian city is embracing the new guard of fashion and food entrepreneurs.
- by Ellen Connolly
Why no traveller can resist an outlet mall
Why would anyone visit a generic mall in a foreign country? Here's why.
- by LEE TULLOCH