Lauren Mouat

Lauren Mouat moved to Italy from California over a decade ago and lived for many years in Rome before moving to Livorno in Tuscany. She is the editor of the Italian literary magazine The Open Doors Review and has written for numerous publications and blogs in Italy. She is a licensed tour guide in Florence, specializing in private tours.

Things to See and Do in Florence

Guide to Florence’s Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria is one of the most famous square in Florence, an open air gallery with Michelangelo’s David, Palazzo Vecchio and more.

Lifestyle

Art and Community: Creative People in Florence

Creative People in Florence connects modern artists with each other and the public to experience a real side of modern creativity in Italy.

Events in Florence

Guide to the Markets of Florence

The best flea markets in Florence to get original, thrift and second-hand deals plus a guide to Florence's best fresh produce markets.

Things to See and Do in Florence

Visit Florence with Kids and Family

If you are visiting Florence with people of all ages (including children), there are many different activities waiting for you.

Food & Restaurants

Florentine Steak: The History, The Tradition and Where to Eat it

Where to eat Florentine Steak in Florence La Bistecca Fiorentina is known across Italy and the world as one of the signature dishes of Florentine cuisine. But when it comes to exactly how the tradition was born and how to prepare this tasty favorite, the debate begins! The Tradition of the Florentine steak Most sources […]