Nardia Plumridge is a journalist and author of Lost in Florence: An insider’s guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore (Hardie Grant). Passionate about travel, food, wine, and authentic experiences, she sets out to discover unique places for people to experience the real essence of Italy and beyond.
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Below are articles written by Nardia Plumridge.
When holidaying in Italy be sure to indulge in the array of desserts on offer which can be enjoyed any time of the day. From sweet wine, to creamy gelato, to chestnut cakes, experience the true ‘dolce vita’ in Tuscany. Don’t miss out on these 5 traditional …
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From pizza baked in wood-fired ovens to 72-hour slow-rise dough, with Neapolitan and Tuscan toppings, eat yours like a local on church steps or in a converted car mechanics former workshop, Florence has a number of pizzeria worth trying …
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Florence is an open-air museum, and this itinerary takes you from breakfast in Sant’ Ambrogio, through cultural landmarks in the historic centre, to discover the other side of the river Arno. In the morning, breakfast like a local at …
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Travel and food go hand in hand, especially in a country like Italy. One of the joys of travelling through this part of Europe is sampling the array of local products from top to toe of the country. Tuscan cuisine is applauded in many parts of the world for …
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Legend has it gelato was first created in Florence by Bernardo Buontalenti and with many ‘geletarie’ serving fresh, innovative and mouth-watering flavours, what better place to try Italy’s famous delicacy than in its birthplace …
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One of the most beautiful things about Tuscany is getting lost in the region’s small roads and discovering new hidden gems. Don’t know where to start? We asked Nardia, a local journalist and adventurer based in Florence, to narrow down her picks for Tuscan …
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