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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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Tuscany: The Wedding Location of Your Dreams

by Sarah Fraser on Jan 3, 2012 • View Comments

Getting married abroad may seem like a far off dream, but getting married in beautiful Tuscany is easier than you think!

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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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The Wonders of Lake Trasimeno

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 27, 2011 • View Comments

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.

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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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Garzoni Gardens – A Tuscan Masterpiece

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 19, 2011 • View Comments

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...

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A Buddhists Dream

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 16, 2011 • View Comments

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...

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Caprese Michelangelo: Birthplace of an Artistic Genius

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 12, 2011 • View Comments

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.

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Driving in Italy – Giving Way to the Right!

by Sarah Fraser on Dec 9, 2011 • View Comments

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....

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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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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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