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Best Sandwich in Florence?
And is All'antico Vinaio the best place to get a sandwich in Florence? The unassuming sign above the entrance to Da' Vinattieri. I'll go...


How to Get from Florence Airport to the City Center
A quick guide to getting from Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport to the center of Florence.


Italy's Hotel Star-Rating System
The true difference between a 1-star and 5-star hotel This article might make use of affiliate links, which will be marked by an asterisk...


La Strega Nocciola: The Best Gelato In Florence?
A review of La Strega Nocciola, a small gelateria tucked away near the Duomo. We stumbled on this gelateria quite by accident; the sandwich board outside with "La Strega Nocciola" written, and underneath, "Gelato Artigianale". In the case of gelato, using "artisanal" means nothing in Italy. It's not a protected word as it is in France. So anyone selling anything resembling gelato may call it "artigianale" if they want to. Interestingly enough, some of the best, most-artisana
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