The white building is our hotel! For our trip to Switzerland, we were based in Zurich for 4 nights. Many people just spend a day or two in Zurich and move on to other towns. Our hotel was a bit outside of downtown Zurich and it was right on the lake, so it was the…
On our Italy and Switzerland trip we stopped in Milan for 2 nights and one full day on our way from Florence to Zurich. Milan was a very comfortable, modern, international city. In August, it provided a great break from the heat of Rome and Florence! If you’re thinking of going to Rome or Florence…
My family and I spent four days and four nights in Florence during our recent trip to Europe. We started our trip in Rome before going to Florence. Read about our time in Rome here. We enjoyed our time there but would also love to return to rural Tuscany during a different season! Here’s our…
My recent family trip to Europe started with two days and two nights in Rome. I anticipated this quick part of our trip to be more about taking advantage of some of the cultural and historical significance in Italy and expected it to feel a bit rushed. But despite the heat, it ended up being…