FlorenceForFun Photo of the Week: Palio di Siena
Which Contrada will you choose to support at the Palio di Siena? Onda, Nicchio, Drago? FlorenceForFun girls getting into the spirit of the Palio! To submit your favorite travel photo for the FlorenceForFun photo of the week, send it to booking@florenceforfun.org with a description of where you were and what you were doing. Each week […]
FlorenceForFun Recipe of the Week: Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Tomato Bruschetta from Twelve by Tessa Kiros Tomatoes are at the sweetest and juiciest in the summer months so now is the time to eat bruschetta and pappa al pomodoro. The time for plain bruschetta in Tuscany is November when the new oilve oil is to be sampled and bread is sliced, grilled and drizzled […]
What is Recipe of the Week?
The Recipe of the Week will help you embrace the food culture of Italy and Tuscany. More so than any other country in the world, Italians are defined by their table and what they put on it. A Caprese salad can cost you anything up to 14 euro to eat in a restaurant but is […]
Munich: Frankie's Bike Tours
The highlight of any weekend in Munich, whether it be for Oktoberfest, Springfest, Strong Beerfest or just because Munich is awesome, is a bike tour with Frankie! Frankie, of Hawaiian origins, has been living in Munich now for over 10 years. He has been a tour guide in Munich almost since the day he arrived […]
Munich: Dachau Concentration Camp
Underneath the beer haze normally associated with Munich is a fascinating city that played a pivotal role in the modern history of the world. Hitler made Munich his launching point during the early 20th century, and it was only 2 months after he was elected as Chancellor of Germany that Dachau was established. At the […]
FlorenceForFun Photo of the Week #9
Crazy outfits at Oktoberfest is just part of getting into the party spirit! To submit your favorite travel photo for the FlorenceForFun photo of the week, send it to booking@florenceforfun.org with a description of where you were and what you were doing. Each week we will choose a photo to post on the FlorenceForFun blog. […]
FlorenceForFun Guide to The Beers of Oktoberfest
Over 6 million litres of beer will be drunk over the course of Oktoberfest. Beers served at Oktoberfest are among the best in the world, due to the strict purity requirements of Bavaria (only hops, water and barley are allowed, and the process is highly regulated). What types of beer are served at Oktoberfest, you […]
Prague's Pilsner vs. Munich's Helles: Beer Lessons from FlorenceForFun
A stein of Munich’s Helles beer The Czechs have a storied history in the realm of beer. Dating back to 859 A.D., beer in the Czech Republic has been making a name for itself as the best in the world. Bohemia, the area in which the beer is brewed, has perfect conditions for agricultural growth, […]
The Eurail Pass: Is it worth it?
Is the Eurail pass worth it? What is the Eurail pass? Do I need one? These are all common questions of a first-time traveler to Europe. In theory it sounds great.. you hear “train discounts” and people start running. Let us break down what the Eurail pass is actually offering and shed some light on […]
FlorenceForFun Photo of the Week: Interlaken
Canyon jumping during the FlorenceForFun weekend trip to Interlaken and Lake Como is an adrenaline rush like no other! To submit your favorite travel photo for the FlorenceForFun photo of the week, send it to booking@florenceforfun.org with a description of where you were and what you were doing. Each week we will choose a photo […]