East of the Duomo, Santa Croce has all the usual attractions of the central neighborhoods: large church, buzzing food market, traditional shops. You’ll mingle with lots of tourists around the basilica, but go a…

San Lorenzo is one of the most characteristic and typical neighborhoods in Florence, steeped in history and boasting an extraordinary rich culture. After checking off the Duomo and Uffizi, this area is usually next in…

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is home to innumerable artistic masterpieces, many of which can be found in what is now the oldest gallery in the world – The Uffizi Gallery. A…

Florence is a paradise for art and architecture lovers. With so many masterpieces packed into its compact historical center, it’s easy to fill a few days with just the big hitters though there are…

Mexico and neighboring Guatemala are not short on Mayan ruins, and while I can’t claim to have visited them all, I can say as of now that Palenque sits at the top of my…