San Miniato al Monte is an amazing ancient church located on a hill in Florence, Italy.

Once passengers disembark in Florence, they can easily walk to some of the most famous points of interest in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Pisa's Leaning Tower is the most obvious draw to the town, but it offers more historic sights around the Piazza dei Miracole

Italy has become one of the most expensive destinations in Europe. Here are my tips for travelling cheaply in today's Italy

The Italian highway authorities have installed cameras and sensors on major roads that clock your average driving speed, read your license plate, and automatically give you a hefty fine via computer. Tourists driving in Italy should be aware that Italian road fines can really drive up the cost of a vacation there.

We found this Tuscan restaurant in Florence on a local's recommendation for our anniversary dinner. It's a great choice for classical Italian food from Tuscany.

Italian food can be as easy as this one-pot dish from Tuscany. This sausages, sage, and white beans dish is hearty, easy to make, and feeds all your newly found hostel friends.

For our first wedding anniversary, Lauri and I visited Pisa with a day trip to Florence. Here's what's good to see and where to stay in Pisa and Florence, Italy.