Articles by Lavinia Pisani

Milan
Design, Dining and Rich Traditions Await on a Milan Weekend Escape
Go beyond standard guide book suggestions when planning your trip to Milan. The city offers so much more than fashion shows and dazzling stores: It is the economic capital of Italy, a city where tradition…

Italy
Culture by Day. Parties by Night. This Is Florence After Dark
In a city jam-packed with cultural activities that keep visitors busy during the day, nightlife can easily slip to an afterthought. This is a mistake. Florence keeps differentiating itself after dark, as these are the…

Italy
How to Tackle Florence’s Incomparable Arts Scene
One thing people never seem to get enough of when traveling to Italy (and Florence in particular) is art. Featuring iconic masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David, Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” and Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise, the…

Tips + Trends
Snap and Go: These Are Florence’s Top Spots for Photos
For budding photogs and photo lovers, a single trip may result in thousands of images, thanks to the ease of digital photography. In the thick of Instagram culture, it’s even kinda fair to ask, “If…

Italy
Where to Mangiare Like a Local in Florence
You are all set to dive into the culinary extravaganza the city of Florence has to offer, but where to start? With trendy hot spots, iconic mainstays, markets and more, it can be frustrating to…