Discover Tuscany: Get to Know Siena

Today we’re heading into the hills of Tuscany to the charming historic town of Siena – a Medieval crown jewel waiting to be explored. A little history: Siena was originally an Etruscan settlement (people before Roman rule) and later was transformed into the Roman city of Sena Julia. This settlement disappeared after the fall of […]

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Must-See in Florence: The Accademia

Today on American Nomad we’re taking a tour of one of Florence’s most important museums – The Galleria dell’Accademia. In addition to being home to Michelangelo’s famed statue of David, The Gallery houses one of the most impressive collection of 13th-15th century art anywhere. While David rightly draws most of the viewers attention, I challenge […]

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A Walking Tour of Florence Italy

Today we’re continuing our Tuscany Adventures with a walking tour of Florence, Italy. When I last visited Florence, I only had two full days in the city, but was still able to see a lot in a short amount of time. Florence is compact and very walkable. Most of the major sites are within half […]

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Must See Museums in Florence Italy

Must See Museums in Florence Italy… We’re continuing are Italian Adventures today by exploring Must-See Museums of Florence. As the Birthplace of the Renaissance and cultural hub for over 2000 years, it could take weeks (to a lifetime) to discover all of the amazing museums, historical and cultural sites that Florence has to offer. As […]

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Italian Adventure: Get to Know Tuscany

Get to Know Tuscany…We’re continuing our Italian Adventures in Tuscany – home to the beauty and majestic of this heavenly region of hills, pristine coasts and even a desert. Tuscany is one of Italy’s fifteen provinces and the second most visited area in Italy. Not only is Tuscany beautiful with a mix of mountains (Appennine) […]

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Venice Explorer: Burano Lace

Buongiorno and Welcome – today we’re touring the Island of Burano, which is one of the Venetian Islands. Burano is renowned for this history of gorgeous lacemaking. This even served as the plot for Hallmark’s romance series ‘The Wedding Veil,’ with Autumn Reeser, Lacey Chabert and Alison Sweeney… Burano is defined by it’s colorful buildings […]

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