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The Accademia Gallery: Florence’s Ultimate Museum of Sculpture

The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze) is a must-see art museum in Florence that’s home to Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. For me, seeing David in person was an experience that 100% lived up to the hype! Sculpture is…

Boston’s Freedom Trail is a Perfect Historical Adventure for Solo Travelers

We grow up learning stories of the American Revolution, of secret meetings in taverns, throwing tea into the harbor, and warning a rebellious militia that the British are coming. All these events happened in Boston, and you can explore them…

Opera del Duomo Museum: Florence’s Underrated Museum of Cathedral Artworks

The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Works of the Cathedral Museum) is home to the incredible art created for the cathedral, including Ghiberti's bronze doors and sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo. The Opera del Duomo Museum is way underrated and way…

The Uffizi Gallery: Florence’s Ultimate Museum of Renaissance Art

If you're headed to Florence, Italy to see Renaissance art, there's one museum you really shouldn't skip. The Uffizi Gallery (Gallerie degli Uffizi) is home to perhaps the world's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance paintings.

Vienna's crowded buildings and church spires

Vienna Travel Guide: Austria’s Capital of Music, Art, and Cafes

Vienna is a hub for all the things cultural: classical music, art museums, imperial palaces, Mozart, and drinking coffee in elegant cafes. It’s a very walkable city, where you can stroll past the gorgeous architecture between the Hofburg Palace and…

7 Travel Tips: How I Made the Most of One Day in Florence, Italy

Before the pandemic, I went on a group tour in Italy where I had exactly one full day in Florence. First of all, don’t do this. A city like Florence, with its famous history, art, and food, that kind of…