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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
 
A musical homage to Vasari in Arezzo

A musical homage to Vasari in Arezzo

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 the concerts which will be held half an hour before the concerts by the art historian Barbara Rossi. For...
Discover Gaiole in Chianti

Discover Gaiole in Chianti

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, but also, and especially for the beauty of its roads and landscapes. The road crosses different...
Abetone – ski capital of Tuscany

Abetone – ski capital of Tuscany

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.
Amazing Tuscany by Fabio Corrado Favaloro

Amazing Tuscany by Fabio Corrado Favaloro

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 link to one of his amazing photo albums on flickr and we absolutely loved it! He captured the...
Quick Look at Italian Food and Drink Culture

Quick Look at Italian Food and Drink Culture

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

The Tuscan Garden

One of the most enjoyable aspects of Tuscany has to be the sight, sounds and aromas of the classic Tuscan garden. Even the very tiniest of balconies play host to Italy’s trademark pots of geraniums and the ever present window boxes across the region can be found joyfully bursting with fragrance and colour.
What lies beneath... Lucca

What lies beneath… Lucca

Lucca is renowned for it’s medieval walls. They are magnificent and circle the historic town completely. However, there is a hidden treasure below the beautiful walled city of Lucca. Underneath the streets and houses lies thousands of years worth of historical remains.
Halloween Events in Tuscany

Halloween Events in Tuscany

As many of you already know, November 1 in Italy is a bank holiday, meaning this is going to be a  long weekend (Saturday 29th until November 1st) and therefore a great chance to visit Tuscany. Plus, you’ll be able to choose amongst many diffent kind of events. Are you ready to discover the most...
Puccini and his women

Puccini and his women

Puccini’s private life is inextricably linked to his musical talent. He used ‘muses’ to help him create the strong leading ladies he is famous for. His love of women caused him a lot of scandal throughout his life.
The Radicofani's Fortress

The Radicofani’s Fortress

The fortress of Radicofani, in Valdorcia, Tuscany
Free guided tours of Pisa

Free guided tours of Pisa

Free guided tours of Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower
Vinyards and Beyond

Vinyards and Beyond

Tuscany has so much more to offer than just one sublime experience. This is why it is sensible to pack as much into your holiday as possible. The great thing about Tuscany is that there is always more to experience and learn. You can live here a lifetime and still spend every free moment...