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Befana – An Italian Christmas Tradition

by Sarah Fraser on Jan 6, 2012 • View Comments

In Italian folklore, La Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout the country on Epiphany Eve

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La Mamma della Mamma – Grandparent Culture

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 30, 2011 • View Comments

“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...

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Pecorino Toscano: A Truly Tuscan Tradition

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 23, 2011 • View Comments

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!

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81 TOP Christmas Markets, food and music events in Tuscany

by michela on Dec 5, 2011 • View Comments

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

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Brunello di Montalcino

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 2, 2011 • View Comments

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.

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Casentino, Arezzo Province, Tuscany

by Sarah Fraser on Nov 25, 2011 • View Comments

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.

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A musical homage to Vasari in Arezzo

by erica on Nov 23, 2011 • View Comments

In occasion of the 500th anniversary of his birth, the city of Arezzo decided to celebrate one of his most important citizen Giorgio Vasari with a musical event and free guided tours to the churches hosting...

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Discover Gaiole in Chianti

by erica on Nov 22, 2011 • View Comments

The Chiantishire is one of the most popular area in Tuscany for the DOGC products that come from here like olive oils and wines, for one of the most world famous butcher “Dario Cecchini” and its butchery in Panzano,...

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Abetone – ski capital of Tuscany

by Sarah Fraser on Nov 18, 2011 • View Comments

The great thing about Abetone is that it is compact yet has plenty of ski miles, loads of diverse accommodation and a brilliant safety record.

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Amazing Tuscany by Fabio Corrado Favaloro

by erica on Nov 11, 2011 • View Comments

If you enjoyed our previous photo post with Tuscany in HRD by Ken Kaminesky, we’re pretty sure you will also enjoy this second photo post by Fabio Corrado Favaloro! We met him on twitter, he sent a...

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Quick Look at Italian Food and Drink Culture

by Sarah Fraser on Nov 11, 2011 • View Comments

Here are a few cultural pointers that will help you enjoy your time, and your food in Italy.

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10 reasons to visit Tuscany in winter

by erica on Nov 8, 2011 • View Comments

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,...

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