Florence

When we went out for a walk at night

On the first day in Florence, Italy, we stayed in our hotel in the afternoon until it became dark. That was because there was a terrible storm in the afternoon. It was unbelievable…

Florence

Enter the Baptistery of Duomo

After having the first wonderful meal in Florence, Italy, even though we were full and drowsy, we hurried to visit the baptistery of the Duomo, which we had reserved. I’ve seen the Duomo…

Florence

The first Tuscan foods for this holiday

There are so many restaurants in Florence, Italy, that it is difficult to choose one. We thought about whether to go to the place where we went last time and we were sure…

Florence

Literally a room with a view

In Florence, Italy, we stayed at Hotel degli Orafi along the river Arno. It seems to be a well-known hotel, and I just gave the name to the driver of the taxi which…

Milan

Getting on the shiny Italo

In Italy this time, we took a private high-speed train, Italo. This was the first time for us since the spring of 2013. Italo opened in 2012, so it was still new at…

Margate

Turner Contemporary that spoiled the landscape

From the train station of Margate, a seaside town in southeastern England, look to the right and you will see a unrefined white square warehouse further away beyond the old townscape. I told…