“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” – Paul Prudhomme Of course if you haven’t already guessed, I am a glutton for great food and good drinks. Enjoy! WHERE TO EAT IN FLORENCE One of the biggest questions I get on social media or here on the blog is… WHERE TO EAT? […] The post Eat, Drink, & Be Merry: Tips From a Local appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

It may seem a little weird to title the first blog post of 2024 with a Taylor Swift (I’m sure you might have heard of her) lyric but in this case, it makes perfect sense to the very personal post I have for you today.  This all started with a question from my husband asking me what […] The post Honest Conversations: It’s Me, I’m the Problem It’s Me appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

By: Emily Bruck and Georgette Jupe What are the significant events, the hidden gems, and the must-does and must-goes this season in the city of Florence? We have all the lists and tips you need right here.  “Since life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better.” — […] The post What’s Hot This Summer in Events in Florence appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

How to make the outfits we envision come to life, as well as make them affordable and timeless, as told by summer abroad students By Emily Bruck “Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within you.” – Ralph Lauren There is one word I always […] The post How to Perfect Your Italian Summer Wardrobe appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

By Emily Bruck “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different” – Coco Chanel Vintage shopping and thrifting has a longstanding reputation of bringing us into the past with the ability to love someone else’s clothing and accessories and essentially give them a new life. These treasured items stand in vintage shops waiting […] The post Shopping Vintage In Florence: Five Walkable Picks appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

January may not be the most popular month to visit Florence, Italy, but it is one of my favorite months. Less crowded, plenty of sunny days, and dare I say it… sale season is just a few reasons it makes sense to make the most out of the city right now. I’ve always enjoyed long […] The post How to have Fun in Florence this January appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

Glancing up and seeing a slowly-spinning gondola with a massive Swiss flag emboldened on the bottom seemed to perfectly emphasize just how cool it is to get to the top of Titlis mountain.  It feels like the top of the world in many ways, it is around these parts. At 3,238 meters above sea level, […] The post 5 Reasons Why Engelberg Makes for the Perfect Weekend Escape  appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

This was originally published in 2018 but has been updated in November 2021.  This is a special guest post by my friend Holly Star who together with her husband, run Michel’angelo Capri, both of them are incredible people who have most definitely opened my eyes to just how dynamic this island is in the glittering bay of Naples. […] The post How to Visit the Island of Capri During Low Season appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

This holiday gift guide for Italy in 2021 is a true labor of love, folks. I know I have dropped the ball with my monthly event’s roundups but you will be happy to know that from December 1st, I will have them regularly up on the blog again.   The truth is that this girl […] The post The Best Gifts This Year for Italy Lovers appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

Ahhh, glorious September. Normally this month in Florence Italy, there is a real buzz of excitement, as it coincides with the classic “rientro” or return period after the traditional summer holidays.  You’ll find locals bronzed and happy, (well, those lucky enough to have escaped this summer’s heatwave) heading back to work and present at cocktail bars and […] The post What to Do in September 2021 in Florence, Italy: Events & More appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more