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Re: How to Make Perfect Bistecca alla Fiorentina at Home

The secret is definitely the thickness — at least 5cm (2 inches)! I made the mistake of trying with a regular supermarket T-bone that was maybe 3cm th...

Feb 7

Re: Renting a Car in Tuscany - Everything You Need to Know

Great guide! One critical thing to add: book automatic transmission well in advance. We waited until 2 weeks before our trip and there were literally...

Feb 7

Re: Renting a Car in Tuscany - Everything You Need to Know

ZTL cameras are NO JOKE. We got 6 fines and didn't even know until 3 months later when the rental company forwarded them. Total cost: over €600 includ...

Feb 6

Re: Do You Need a Firenze Card? Honest Analysis

Agreed — skip it if you're only doing the big two (Uffizi + Accademia). We booked individual timed tickets and walked right in without any wait. The b...

Feb 5

Re: Secret Viewpoints in Florence Most Tourists Never Find

The Rose Garden in May is absolutely incredible — and free! We stumbled on it by accident while walking up to Piazzale Michelangelo and ended up spend...

Feb 3

Re: Florence in February - What to Expect

February is actually wonderful — went last year and loved it. No lines at the Uffizi! Walked right in at 10am on a Tuesday. The truffle pasta at a lit...

Feb 2

Re: Authentic Ribollita Recipe - The Way My Nonna Made It

This is exactly how my host family in Florence made it when I did a study abroad semester there! The key is really, really good olive oil at the end —...

Feb 1

Re: Best Day Trips from Florence - Ranked by a Local

Lucca is SO underrated! We almost skipped it because everyone talks about Siena and San Gimignano, but it ended up being our favorite day trip. Rentin...

Jan 31

Re: Hidden Churches of Florence You Shouldn't Miss

San Miniato at sunset is genuinely one of the most beautiful experiences in Florence. The walk up from the river gives you these incredible views, and...

Jan 30

Re: Honest Review of Florence Walking Tours (I Did 3)

Small groups make such a difference! We did a Florence With Locals tour last autumn and it was genuinely the highlight of our entire trip. Our guide t...

Jan 29