A road trip is the best way to explore Tuscany. It means you can include smaller towns that are difficult to reach by public transport. And it means you can take your time to appreciate the landscape at your leisure. If you’re wondering how to plan a road trip to Tuscany here are a few… Read more »
Read MoreSee the Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester at the Uffizi in Florence
This October 2018 is a special time for the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. One of Leonardo’s manuscripts, the Codex Leicester is coming back to Italy this year. The precious codex is currently owned by American multibillionaire Bill Gates, who will lend it to the Uffizi, where it will be shown as part of an exhibition from… Read more »
Read MoreCertaldo, Medieval charm in Tuscany
A small Medieval town perched on a hill is one of the sights that define the Tuscan landscape. Certaldo is exactly that. Situated near San Gimignano and 35 kilometres from Florence, Certaldo Alto is a small and characterful town out that packs some lovely sights and serious charm. A place that clings to the past and treasures its… Read more »
Read MoreBest things to do in Florence in 2018
When visiting Florence this year, don’t just follow the crowds. Discover a more authentic side of the city, with this list of the best things to do in Florence in 2018. Explore the hip San Frediano neighbourhood, take a free tour of Florence, explore the fascinating Medici palaces, discover an unusual museum. And get the chance… Read more »
Read MoreTwo mouthwatering tours of Tuscany
Tuscany has captured the imaginations of people for centuries. A land of tightly knit olive groves, sun-drenched vineyards, and Medieval towns perched on top of rolling hills. A place where life, seen through the golden Mediterranean light, really is beautiful. But it’s also a place where taste reigns supreme, and if there’s one thing that… Read more »
Read MoreTop 10 Things to do in Pisa
Say the name Pisa and people picture the Leaning Tower. But are there other things to do in Pisa besides visiting this tilting treasure? Oh yes. Think fascinating churches, walks along the Lungarni, art to marvel at and food to salivate over. Here are a few things to do that will make your experience of… Read more »
Read MoreSan Frediano district. Home to the coolest bars in Florence
Never mind the Renaissance. Florence is fast becoming an international capital of cool. This thanks to its hip and happening San Frediano neighbourhood, south of the river Arno. Situated in the Oltrarno around Borgo San Frediano, this previously down-at-heel area is now dotted with hip bars and cool restaurants decked out in contemporary chic. So much so that… Read more »
Read MoreWhat to do in Tuscany – Top ideas for your trip
It’s one of those places everyone dreams of going to. The question is what to do in Tuscany when you’re there. Don’t worry, this is a place that’s overflowing with sights, and unforgettable experiences. In fact you’ll run out of holiday long before you run out of things to do. So we’ve created the ultimate check… Read more »
Read MoreMedici Masters of Florence. What to expect in season 2
The first series of Medici Masters of Florence thrilled audiences with the dark secrets of the Medici dynasty. It mixed history with pure fantasy and threw in some famous actors for good measure. The second series, entitled “Medici: The Magnificent” was released on Netflix in early 2019. Season 2 of Medici Masters of Florence was shot… Read more »
Read MoreRicciarelli biscuits, one of Italy’s favourite Christmas treats
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Italy without Ricciarelli biscuits. In Tuscany and all around Italy typical Chrismas treats fill the shelves of pasticcerie and supermarkets, from panettone to buttery pandoro to chocolate covered torrone. But though Ricciarelli end up on tables all over Italy, they are very much a Tuscan delicacy. These soft almond paste biscuits… Read more »
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