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Unique Things to Do in Florence: Artisan Walking Tour
Looking for unique things to do in Florence, away from tourists? If you like to meet locals and connect with cultural traditions, here’s one
Sierra Busch
Dec 3, 20204 min read


Coronavirus and its Cultural Consequences
Our elders throughout the world are key to our diverse cultures and maintaining their strength and wisdom, and so this comes as a great cult
Sierra Busch
Mar 19, 20203 min read


Meet Andrea: Your Driver in Mugello
At Creative Edge Travel, we take pride in the way we go beyond the basics of travel in Italy to truly connect you with the culture and...
Sierra Busch
Feb 21, 20202 min read


8 Unforgettable Reasons To Visit Puglia Next Year
by Frances Reid I’m willing to bet that any mention of Italy immediately conjures images of Tuscany’s rolling green hills, dotted with...
Sierra Busch
Oct 10, 20193 min read

How to Connect with Locals While Traveling
You’re at a caffè in Italy ordering a steaming cappuccino. The barista has so much personality and you just wish you knew how to ask what...
Sierra Busch
Feb 3, 20191 min read


Locals in Italy: Meet Enzo, Metalsmith Artisan in Florence
My favorite area to wander and live in Florence is Oltrarno, the area just across the river from the main tourist center where you can...
Sierra Busch
Jan 9, 20191 min read


The Gelateria that Scoops 840 Cones a Day
Gelato that makes me lust for another scoop before I’ve finished the first- that’s basically what I’m searching for at all times when in...
Sierra Busch
Dec 18, 20184 min read


Tasting Life as a Local in Gargano
On the coast of Gargano, the “spur” of Italy’s boot, there’s a well-known restaurant built on a wooden pier jutting out into the sea....
Sierra Busch
Dec 4, 20184 min read


The Italy NOT for Tourists, A Local Perspective on Abruzzo
Written by Elisabetta Verdone What I am going to tell you about my dear region is something that I like to whisper with a low voice and...
Sierra Busch
Sep 21, 20185 min read


Falling for Foreign Places
It’s a funny thing, that greener grass on the other side… I recently met an Italian man named Marco who describes the United States the...
Sierra Busch
Jun 7, 20183 min read


Locals in Italy: Meet Marco, US Aficionado
It’s a funny thing, that greener grass on the other side… When I met Marco at a language exchange Meetup event in Florence, I was so...
Sierra Busch
Jun 7, 20186 min read


Locals in Italy: Meet Fabio, the Authentic Tuscan
One of my favorite favorite favorite things to do is meet Italian people. I am always amazed by their genuine warmth and passion for...
Sierra Busch
Apr 18, 20183 min read


Locals in Italy: Handmade in Puglia
As much as I’d love to keep this on the DL, the artists represented in this artsy, handmade shop in Puglia are too fabulous to keep...
Sierra Busch
Mar 8, 20182 min read


Speak Like a Local, Think Like a Local: Italian Colloquialisms
by Paola Bassanese, Guest Writer Do you dream in Italian? If you do, you have made it! If you are not quite there yet, here are a few...
Sierra Busch
Feb 28, 20183 min read


Locals in Italy: Simona Gadaldi
Ciao! Are you someone who would love to meet locals in Italy? At Creative Edge Travel, we think meeting locals is the #1 secret to more...
Sierra Busch
Feb 19, 20183 min read


Top 5 Mistakes When Planning a Vacation (And How to Avoid Making Them)
If what you’re looking for on your vacation are authentic and enjoyable experiences, then you’ll want to avoid these big travel mistakes:
Sierra Busch
Feb 5, 20185 min read
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