Castiglion Fiorentino surrounded by olive groves Ah, welcome to the magical and historic Castiglion Fiorentino in Arezzo - its small...

I was feeling overwhelmed in Florence, so I booked a train to a town I’d never heard of. Or… so I thought. What I found was peace, olive trees, fresh bread, and something I didn’t expect at all - a moment I didn’t realize I’d been waiting for.

I came to Florence for travel & history, but left with a love for sfogliatella, pinot grigio, and breathtaking memories of Uffizi.

Is Florence worth visiting? This is my honest opinion, plus fun recommendations for what to do and where to catch the best sunset.