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The first time I visited Florence was during my senior year of high school. I’ll be honest, I knew nothing about the city. I’d never even heard of it. So needless to say, I had no idea what the best things to do in Florence Italy would be. Somehow, through my 12 years of education, […]

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Italy, Travel

July 4, 2025

8 things to do in Florence Italy on your first trip

Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo of Florence, with the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio and Giotto's Belltower. The structures tower over the city, with the hills that surround the city in the background.

The Sistine Chapel (or Cappella Sistina as it’s known in Italian) is one of the most famous landmarks of Rome. It attracts more visitors than a gelato stand on a hot summer day! And why wouldn’t it? Most people visit to take in Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling frescoes. The frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are intricate […]

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Italy, Travel

July 3, 2025

10 things you (probably) don’t know about the Sistine Chapel

The front of St. Peter's Basilica and the dome, designed by Michelangelo, at dusk. The darkening sky behind the dome is turning pink.

London museums hold a wealth of history and art, and there are so many London museums to choose from. But if you think London’s historic allure stops at the majestic facade of Buckingham Palace or the timelessness of Big Ben, think again! But the best part? Many museums in the United Kingdom, and all the […]

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England, Travel

November 19, 2024

10 (Free!) London Museums You Need to Visit

The facade of the British Museum in London, England