Love is always in the air in Florence. Maybe because there’s no shortage of romantic things to do here. From watching the golden sunsets on the river Arno, and strolling in the Bardini gardens to stealing a kiss in a hidden square. Florence might very well be one of Italy’s top spots for falling in… Read more »
Read More5 Unique and Unusual Travel Destinations in Tuscany
If you’re in search of the road less-travelled, there are some unusual travel destinations in Tuscany that will take your breath away. Places that boast the other-worldly landscapes, mysterious legends, and some of the world’s most lovely views. Tuscany is certainly well-known for its picture-perfect countryside. But it’s also a land of diverse landscapes that… Read more »
Read MorePassione Toscana, the Finest Food and Wine from Tuscany
Recently we took delivery of a food box from Passione Toscana, a group of passionate foodies who handpick and deliver a range of the finest Tuscan food and wine products all over the world. Tuscany is famous for its passion for food of course, and Passione Toscana fully embraces the culinary tradition of this region…. Read more »
Read MoreTravelling to Myanmar with an e-Visa
If you are sitting at home dreaming of visiting far flung lands, today we take you on a whistle stop tour of Myanmar, a fascinating country that has so much to offer today’s travellers. We’ll show you what to do when you’re there and give you some tips on getting an e-Visa for your journey…. Read more »
Read MoreTravelling to Turkey with an e-Visa
Fellow travel lovers, if you’ve ever wondered how you can get an electronic Visa to visit a country, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, Evisa Express explain how you can apply to get a visa sent straight to your inbox using their services. And just to whet your appetite for travel, they’re… Read more »
Read More“Wolves coming”, by Chinese artist Ruowang
A pack of hundred wolves has taken over Piazza Pitti in Florence, showing their teeth and silently growling at the passersby. This is the giant installation of Chinese artist Liu Ruowang, whose title says it all: “Wolves coming”. It’ll be in Florence until 26th October 2020. Beware of the wolves in Piazza Pitti Piazza Pitti,… Read more »
Read MoreLaurentian Library by Michelangelo, Florence
One of Michelangelo‘s masterpieces, the Laurentian Library in Florence must have truly shocked the artist’s contemporaries as it paved the way for a new trend in architectural design. A cultural treasure trove, the original collection of books and ancient manuscripts was owned by the Medici family. Laurentian Medici Library, Florence Michelangelo took on a few… Read more »
Read More8 Perfect Day Trips from Arezzo
Arezzo makes a great base for those wanting to explore the less travelled site of Tuscany. This charming town is an hours train ride from Florence, and has some intriguing attractions including famous frescoes by Piero della Francesca, and the remarkable Piazza Grande. => See all attractions in Arezzo. From Arezzo you can explore the… Read more »
Read MoreThe ‘Strade Bianche’, Cycling the scenic white roads of Tuscany
The Strade Bianche are nature’s gift to cyclists. These white, unpaved roads that wind through the Tuscan countryside take in some of the territory’s most beautiful views. Today they are synonymous with bicycle touring, and they are the backdrop for a new kind of cycle tourism in Tuscany. The resurgent interest in cycling on these… Read more »
Read MoreBotticelli – 10 curious facts about the Man and the Artist
Sandro Botticelli is the famous Italian Renaissance painter, made immortal by works like the “Birth of Venus” and “Allegory of Spring”. He was born in Florence around 1445, and here he spent most of his life, as it was the flourishing cultural hub that of the time. Here we uncover a few stories about the… Read more »
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