In Florence, the author's heart raced with anticipation as she was overwhelmed by the city's artistic splendor. The Medici family's patronage during the Italian Renaissance and the city's architectural and artistic wonders left a lasting impression. Staying at Hotel Alessandra offered a historic and convenient location, allowing easy access to Florence's cultural treasures.
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Making Vacation Last—Creating a Travel History
The author discusses how to prolong the positive effects of travel by documenting trips. Suggestions include collecting printed ephemera, keeping a travel journal, buying postcards, taking photos, and purchasing local souvenirs. Additionally, the author recommends buying local newspapers, asking for recipes, and promoting interaction via the blog. The post ends with travel planning resources.
Prof Amy French is now the Roaming Historian!
Travel Through History with Prof Amy French is now the Roaming Historian!!! In order to better reflect my dual lives as a travel blogger and professional historian, I have changed the name of my website and social media accounts to the Roaming Historian. The new website is: roaminghistorian.com (but don't worry if you are still… Continue reading Prof Amy French is now the Roaming Historian!