Discover the ultimate Florence travel guide with insider tips on the best things to do, where to stay, and where to eat in this Renaissance capital of Italy. From world-class art at the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia to Tuscan cuisine, artisan shopping, and boutique hotels, this guide covers everything travelers need for planning a trip to Florence. Explore practical tips on transportation, the best time to visit, and easy day trips to Siena, Pisa, and the Tuscan countryside, plus recommendations for cruising into the city and pairing your visit with the rest of Italy.

Plan your trip to the French Riviera with this comprehensive guide covering the best time to visit, top hotels, and where to eat across Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Monaco. Discover practical essentials like currency, language, airports, and transportation, plus signature Provençal dishes, beach club recommendations, cultural festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, and easy day trips to villages like Èze and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Written by travel advisor Julie Crotts, this guide blends need-to-know logistics with local insight for a well-rounded Mediterranean coastal getaway.

My recent trip to Ireland was one that spoke to my soul. Read on to learn where to stay, what to do, and how to plan the perfect trip to Ireland (hint: see all the perks that Journey by Julie can get you!)