Every year on July 2nd and August 16th, the city of Siena, Italy, comes alive with one of the world's most unique and captivating events, the Palio di Siena. Ten horses, each representing one of Siena's seventeen contrade, or districts, race around the historic Piazza del Campo in a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled competition.
Read MoreFlorence is a city in the Tuscan region of Italy that crams together art aficionados, hopeless romantics, culture vultures and foodies alike. Commonly referred to as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, street art has also now taken its role in the new urban Renaissance movement of the city.
Read MoreFlorence has the magical recipe for making Tuscany the key point of interest in Italy. A Renaissance city in the heart of Tuscany; Florence has some of Italy's best museums, beautiful cathedrals, interesting squares with elegant buildings and their historical center is classified a World Heritage Site.
Read MoreSunday's Brunch culture has taken a new twist with JK Place's sophisticated display. They offer a distinguished Florentine and American buffet as well as JK Place's vegan delicacies. A selection of top Tuscan cheeses and freshly hand picked seasonal organic fruits are on display like you are being treated for your birthday. Organic cakes, excellent wine pairings and the extra flamboyant of waiters will have you frequent here if you only lived in Florence. The entrance to JK Place Firenze is on a low-key corner of Piazza Santa Maria Novella
Read MoreThe day we headed to Le Bistrot it was raining, naturally. Not only that but there was a strike with the taxis, so we had to walk in the rain for our lunch appointment. When we finally arrived at Villa Cora, where Le Bistrot is housed, our grumbles and annoyance soon subsided. The venue itself is simply breathtaking and when we had to walk through the majestic building and through an underground tunnel (dimly lit and walls adorned with treasures), we knew that we were in for something special.
Read MoreA strong Nonna by the name of Irene is the key player behind this beautiful, revamped restaurant in the embellished Piazza della Repubblica, at the heart of Florence city. Irene was Sir Rocco Forte's grandmother, whose extended success has accounted for 10 luxury hotels in Italy and the rest of Europe.
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