Museums

London has some of the world’s leading museums, and many cost nothing to enter. These free London museums cover everything from ancient civilizations and British history to fashion, science, maritime exploration, and contemporary art. Whether you have an hour between other plans or want to spend a full day exploring, there is an option that […]

September 11, 2026

12 Free London Museums Worth Adding to Your Trip

England

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, […]

July 4, 2025

8 things to do in Florence Italy on your first trip

Italy

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 […]

July 3, 2025