Getting Married on a budget in Tuscany

by Sarah Fraser on Oct 7, 2011 • View Comments

A destination wedding abroad used to be something reserved for royalty, the rich and the famous,

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Florence – the birthplace of perfume

by Sarah Fraser on Sep 23, 2011 • View Comments

The modern version of perfume is widely thought to have originated in France. However, the man who took perfume to Paris was originally from Florence.

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Tongue Tied – common Italian language mistakes

by Sarah Fraser on Sep 16, 2011 • View Comments

The Italian language, we are told, is simple and relatively easy to learn. It is phonetic, so should be easy to pronounce. It has regular sentence structure and far fewer ‘exceptions to the rule’ than English....

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Leonardo da Vinci – Tuscan Genius

by Sarah Fraser on Sep 9, 2011 • View Comments

From such humble origins was born perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived - little Leonardo was destined to become a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist and...

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The History of Sassicaia – a love of wine and horses

by Sarah Fraser on Sep 2, 2011 • View Comments

How Italy’s most famous race horse paved the way for the ‘Super Tuscan’ breed of wines.

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When to get Married in Tuscany

by Sarah Fraser on Aug 30, 2011 • View Comments

The question's been popped, the proposal's been accepted, you've decided to get married in Tuscany and now the big decision to make is WHEN?

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Ancient Tuscan Falconry

by Sarah Fraser on May 27, 2011 • View Comments

Traditional Falconry in Tuscany Way back, around 600AD, falconry was brought to Italy from the East via the silk trading routes. It is the sport of kings yet it was originally developed in harsh terrain and desert regions as a...

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Ask the Expert: Drinking and Driving in Tuscany

by Sarah Fraser on May 27, 2011 • View Comments

Everyone seems to have a glass of wine or an aperitivo in Italy and then drive home. So what exactly are the laws on drink driving in Italy? As in most countries, when driving in...

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Mystery Shopper: Cavalli Outlet

by Sarah Fraser on May 27, 2011 • View Comments

Trust the Mystery Shopper to give you the low down on high fashion in Tuscany. Destination: Roberto Cavalli Outlet Via Volturno 3/3, Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze 50019 +39 055 317754 In honesty this is the very first time I have...

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Ballooning in Tuscany

by Sarah Fraser on May 27, 2011 • View Comments

Flying High in over the Tuscan Hills What could be more romantic than a gentle balloon ride over the rolling hills of Tuscany? Or more exhilarating and exciting? One man brought ballooning to Tuscany and his name is Massimo Raffanti....

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Tuscan ‘IGP’ Products

by Sarah Fraser on May 26, 2011 • View Comments

What does IGP mean? The acronym IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta – Protected Geographical Indication) identifies a product originating from a specific region whose quality, reputation, recipe and characteristics can be traced back to its geographical origin, and of which at...

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Clubbing in Versilia

by Sarah Fraser on May 26, 2011 • View Comments

Tuscan Nights: Clubbing in Italy is a unique experience. Here are two extremes of the prestigious Versilian coast’s nightlife, sampled in one mad evening. First we went to La Capannina in Forte di Marmi, which is arguably the most famous...

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