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10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

Winter in Tuscany? Of course it’s cold, but not as cold as other European cities. It rains quite a bit as well, but you’ll have the opportunity to discover an amazing landscape you won’t soon forget, with a totally different quality of light, amazing colors, and above all, (many) fewer...
Tuscany in HDR by Ken Kaminesky

Tuscany in HDR by Ken Kaminesky

Ken Kaminesky's HDR pictures of Florence
Living like a local in Tuscany: a day trip to Garfagnana

Living like a local in Tuscany: a day trip to Garfagnana

A day trip to Garfagnana as the Tuscan locals use to do!
The Tuscany Walking Festival returns

The Tuscany Walking Festival returns

The Tuscany Walking Festival is back: check out the schedule!
Top 5 romantic things to do in Tuscany with your partner

Top 5 romantic things to do in Tuscany with your partner

Tuscany is sexy and full of romantic places and things to do with your beloved one
One day in Florence: 10 things you HAVE to do!

One day in Florence: 10 things you HAVE to do!

Yes! I know it’s almost impossible to condense the things to do in Florence in a list of 10!! Most people would need at least a couple of days to fully enjoy the city, visit most museums and neightborhoods and to REALLY get the taste of the city, he vibes...
Rioni: Carnival in Viareggio neighbourhoods

Rioni: Carnival in Viareggio neighbourhoods

The Viareggio Carnival’s heart beats during the neighbourhood’s feasts, called “Rioni”
Viareggio Carnival Floats

Viareggio Carnival Floats

Viareggio Carnival: Tuscany's most famous parade with floats and tons of confetti

What’s the best time of the year to visit Tuscany

Traveling to Tuscany is always a great experience, each season has something special to offer. I can’t say what is the best season for you, but I can tell you what are you going to find in Tuscany in the different seasons and you can decide for yourself. Tuscany in Autumn
 
Befana - An Italian Christmas Tradition

Befana – An Italian Christmas Tradition

In Italian folklore, La Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout the country on Epiphany Eve
Tuscany: The Wedding Location of Your Dreams

Tuscany: The Wedding Location of Your Dreams

Getting married abroad may seem like a far off dream, but getting married in beautiful Tuscany is easier than you think!
La Mamma della Mamma - Grandparent Culture

La Mamma della Mamma – Grandparent Culture

“My mum's mum is always with me when my mum is not” goes the prize-winning song 'La Mamma della Mamma', from the Italian Zecchino d'Oro annual children's song festival in 1998. Twelve years on, and these simple words ring truer than ever for millions of Italian children who are cared for daily by their...
The Wonders of Lake Trasimeno

The Wonders of Lake Trasimeno

Lake Trasimeno, located on the Tuscan/Umbrian border, may not be swarming with VIP’s like it’s more famous counterparts to the North, but this tranquil retreat has an abundance of charm.  
Pecorino Toscano: A Truly Tuscan Tradition

Pecorino Toscano: A Truly Tuscan Tradition

On average, a typical Italian eats over 22 kg. of cheese a year.  So it’s only natural that Italy would produce some of the world’s best cheese – and Tuscany is no exception!  

Garzoni Gardens – A Tuscan Masterpiece

The amazing Garzoni Gardens are famous throughout Italy for their beauty and unique use of Renaissance Geometry blended with the classical baroque style.  They are especially well known in Tuscany, not only because they are in Collodi, the birthplace of Pinocchio, but also because they are the most elegant and peaceful baroque gardens in the area....
A Buddhists Dream

A Buddhists Dream

In the provence of Pisa, near the city of Santa Luce, sits a little village called Pomaia.  While this little town may seem obscure, it is actually a very important point for Buddhism – The Lama Tzong Khapa Institute, one of the biggest Tibetan monasteries, is found here.
Caprese Michelangelo: Birthplace of an Artistic Genius

Caprese Michelangelo: Birthplace of an Artistic Genius

Tucked into the chestnut hills of Eastern Tuscany, you will find the birthplace  of one of the world’s most famous and prolific artists – Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Driving in Italy - Giving Way to the Right!

Driving in Italy – Giving Way to the Right!

Now, maybe the Priority to the Right rule was obvious to you the first time you drove in Italy but in my case I just interpreted this as "crazy Italian drivers" always pushing in.
81 TOP Christmas Markets, food and music events in Tuscany

81 TOP Christmas Markets, food and music events in Tuscany

A complete list of all the food and wine feasts, the music concerts, the Christmas markets in Tuscany during Xmas time!
Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino

One of Italy’s most famous wines comes from the town of Montalcino, a town in Southern Tuscany made famous for the wine from Sangiovese Grosso grapes: Brunello di Montalcino.
Casentino, Arezzo Province, Tuscany

Casentino, Arezzo Province, Tuscany

  The Casentino area of Tuscany (Arezzo province), covers a valley running roughly between Florence and Siena. It is a little know paradise of forests and castles.