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Tuscany’s countryside: San Quirico d’Orcia and the pilgrimage

When I arrived at San Quirico d’Orcia I was so tired I couldn’t feel my feet anymore. I was exhausted after visiting several cities in the same day; after this I’d suggest you choose one...

Val d’Orcia in Tuscany

The first image that comes to our mind when we think about Tuscany is its unique landscape. The countryside with its green smooth hills and the soft curves lining the horizon with its isolated cypress trees. Well, believe me...

Easter Holiday 2010: last-minute deals

If you haven’t decided where to go for the next Easter Holidays I will help. Here you will find information about cheap flights, transportation, hotel offers and special tips of what you can do in Tuscany during Easter....

Buonconvento: one of the most beautiful villages of Italy

If you are driving around Tuscany, in Val d’Orcia area, you might notice the walls of this small medieval town on the right side of the road. It’s Buonconvento, one of the most beautiful...

Transportation in Florence: from Santa Maria Novella train station

Walking Walking in the center of Florence is not only easy but it can be a great experience. The best part is to get lost in these small narrow streets with their antique shops...

How to reach Florence from Pisa Airport

From Pisa airport to Florence by train, bus, taxi and car.

From Florence Airport to Florence’s city center

If you are planning a trip to Florence you must be asking yourself: should I rent a car? a bicycle? get a taxi? walk? use public transportation? There is no right answer. It depends on your...

Taste of Tuscany

Yesterday it was the last day of Taste and Fuori Taste in Tuscany and I am already wondering when the next edition will be. Do you know when you are able to have so much fun, tasting the best flavors,...

New York Times prefers Tuscany in Winter

New York Times agrees with me! Did you remember the first post of this blog? On January 27th I wrote an article about Tuscany in Winter (I have even created a category here on the blog...

Cheap flights to Tuscany

I am the kind of person that simply cannot resist cheap flights! I love traveling and every time I have 5 minutes I check if there is any bargain to visit some other country of this beautiful Earth. So...

New Years’ in March?

I couldn’t believe it when my friend told me that she was going to Pisa for New Years’ – now. “Uh, it’s too early… or too late” – I thought. “We’re still at the beginning of March!,” I replied....

Vespa Tours in Tuscany, Italy

Get ready to discover a new way to travel around Tuscany. Forget the car, forget the large, fast roads, forget trying to visit a hundred towns in few days. Instead, rent a Vespa and live the Italian way...