I'm from Chicago and took a gap year to travel when I turned 30. I started out in Florence. I loved living in Florence, where it was easy to meet people, and everyone I met seemed welcoming. I was ...

Sheean, an artist and social media creator, left the Bahamas for life in Florence, Italy. Making the move from the Caribbean to Europe proved to be as challenging as it was idyllic. With a vision, a ...

With stunning Renaissance art and architecture on constant view, there is a sense of elegance and permanence that helps root all who live here. The ancient city centre, with its Roman, Gothic and ...

Florence offers a fun and carefree student life, characterised by its deep-rooted history in fashion and art. Its Mediterranean climate means plenty of sunny days spent outdoors enjoying the city's ...

When I hit my 30s, I hit the road. I quit my job in the US and flew straight to Florence, where I spent the next six months basking in the city's sunlight and rich culture. It was a beautiful start to ...