• Google+
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

The 3 Star Traveler

Comfortably traveling the world on a budget, somewhere between hostel hopping and the lap of luxury.

  • About the Blog
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Disclosures & Privacy

Why I Didn’t Fall in Love with Florence, Italy

July 12, 2017 by Lori 2 Comments

Why I Didn't Fall in Love with Florence, Italy | The3StarTraveler.com

This takes a good bit of courage to write. I’m going against the crowd here, or at least against 85 percent of people I gathered advice from on travel to Italy. But here it goes.

I was completely underwhelmed by Florence.

Let me explain my side of things. It might very well be no fault of Florence’s at all. I feel like I should be saying, “It’s not you, Florence. It’s me.”

This rarely happens when I travel, me not really liking a place. And that doesn’t at all mean there weren’t some excellent experiences tucked into my day. After a little introduction, I’ll focus on those excellent things.

…

Read More »

Filed Under: Florence, Food, Italy Tagged With: florence, italy

Thanks for reading and joining us on the journey!

Thanks for reading and joining us on the journey!

Hi! We're Dan and Lori, world travelers and former expats. This blog is our way of helping and encouraging travelers like you to get out there and see this beautiful world!

Hitting the Road

Upcoming Trips

  • Santa Barbara, CA Mar 18
  • Redwood City, CA Apr 18 (our first ultra!)
  • Big Island, HI July 18
  • West Palm Beach, FL 18
  • Englewood, CO Aug 18
  • Columbia Gorge, WA Sept 18
  • St. Lucia Oct 18
  • Belgium Nov 18
  • Germany Nov 18

Just Got Back

Recent Trips

  • Joshua Tree NP Feb 18
  • San Francisco, CA Jan 18
  • Montana de Oro, CA Jan 18
  • San Simeon, CA Nov 17
  • NYC/Hudson Valley Oct 17
  • Sacramento, CA Sept 17
  • Gig Harbor/Seattle, WA Jul 17
  • Hollywood/LA, CA Jul 17
  • Whitehouse, Jamaica Jun 17
  • Italy May 17

Search for a post or location

Archives

Favorite Spots Near Oakland Chinatown

Yosemite National Park: Camping and Hiking in Pictures

Two Places that Will Save You When You Are Stuck in Hollywood, California




Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress