Posts by author Taylor Zerbey
Florence is a city rich in history, art, music and yes, amazing food. The good news is: You do not have to be rich to eat well. Whether you are visiting Florence or living here on a budget, here are some simple ways to stretch your dining dollar. So book your Florence hotel room and » Read more
Our room at the Hotel Dali when we passed through in January 2013. Photo: Tom Meyers
The Hotel Dali, located a few minutes’ walk from the Duomo in central Florence, has been a EuroCheapo favorite for more than 10 years. When we first visited the Dali, Marco and Samanta, the hotel’s husband and wife proprietors, were just putting finishing touches on their pension. These days, the rates are still among the » Read more
Check out Oblate Library, which is located just behind the famous Duomo. Photo: Michael Kogan
Between the Tuscan wine, chic clothing and world-class museums, your trip budget in Florence can really add up. While there are some things you can’t avoid shelling out for (your hotel, flight, etc.), there are ways to save in Florence that you might not have thought of. Here are five budget tips that will help you save » Read more
If you happen upon some wine taps while in Florence, grab a jug and start filling! Photo: achimh.
Florence is a wine lover’s paradise, offering amazing wines from all over Tuscany and Italy at low prices that could even shock a Cheapo. One way to enjoy wine and beer at even cheaper prices is to buy it like the locals do, “alla Spina” (on tap) or “vino sfuso” (wine in bulk or loose). » Read more
