The market called “Weihnachtsmarkt” takes place in Piazza Santa Croce, right in front of the magnificent Basilica di Santa Croce, which according to walking tours of Florence “crimes, murders & ghosts”, is a place renowned for restless spirits ! The church is also known as the Pantheon of Florence with many of Italy’s most famous figures being buried there, namely Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini, Alfieri and other greats. In fact the “Libro delle Catene” (Chain Book) under the church, is said...

(Support Italian and worldwide charities this Christmas) Here are some really great Charity Stores selling Christmas gifts: ACTION AID Click here for ACTIONAID Christmas gifts ActionAid works in numerous countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America , with specific examples including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, and several others. Their work can be found by visiting the country-specific websites of ActionAid International Kenya or the regional websites like...

(Autumn is the season that gives us wonderful colours and flavours 🍂 🎃 ) "Muahahaha..." Pottering around the historical centre of Florence and high up in the Montebeni hills to bring you some of my favourite Autumn photographs . With stunning colours adorning the landscape , here are the cosy October / November s cenes of festive and winter preparations , along with other vistas recently captured on my battered old iPhone. Also, a stolen Italian pumpkin "zucca" and a ton of sweets GIF...