Siena has one of the most unique and striking cathedrals that we have ever seen. The Duomo di Siena is a masterpiece of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture and was built between 1215 and 1263. The extravagant façade is constructed of gorgeous white and pink marble. The interior is...
Florence is one of our favorite cities in Europe. While much larger than Siena, it still manages to maintain its Tuscan charm. Our trip through Tuscany would not be complete without a visit to the capital for some of the best art and food in the world. Having already visited Florence, we...
We headed to San Gimignano for a quick day trip from our home base of Siena. Sometimes called the “Manhattan of Tuscany” or “Town of Fine Towers”, this medieval town still has 14 of its original 70 towers from the 12th century that have withstood wars and time. During our first visit to...
Siena was an easy pick for our first month-long stay overseas. We fell in love with this medieval city in just a couple hours during a day trip around Tuscany seven years ago. We loved everything about it – the food, the wine, the beautiful countryside, the stunning Duomo...
Arriving in a city like London and not having any plans can be both overwhelming and freeing at the same time. On our first day, we noticed a bus with an advertisement for a play with 3 well-known actors including 2 from quite possibly our two favorite TV shows right now. Kunal Nayyar...
Before starting this journey, we must admit that we joked around with friends that our time in London could be when we dieted to prepare for our month and a half in Italy. We dream about pasta and gelato and don’t really think much about bangers and mash. London surprised us...