September is a great month to visit Tuscany. The big flocks of tourist have left and the crushing August heat has passed. September is also the month of the grape harvest and the perfect time to explore the Tuscan countryside. The town of Greve in Chianti, about an hour from […]
Florentine steak or bistecca alla fiorentina is one of the many traditional Tuscan dishes and more specifically a Florentine one. Let’s face it, the people of Florence are big meat eaters and are dead serious about its preparation. Here is a quick run through of what bistecca fiorentina is and […]
Tuscany’s western side follows the coast of the Tyrrhenean sea. In summer, there is a mass migration from inland Tuscany to the beaches. That is why you can only find tourists in Florence during the month of August! There is a wide variety of beaches that cater to different tastes […]
San Gimignano is known as the city of towers. In the Middle Ages, each powerful family erected a tower as a symbol of its wealth and social standing in the city. At its apogee, San Gimignano counted 72 towers. On the via Francigena (pilgrim route connecting Canterbury to Rome), this […]
Florence is the perfect starting point for day trips around Tuscany and even to neighboring regions. Liguria to the North West and Emilia Romagna to the North East are full of interesting places to explore within a few hours of Florence. Take a day off from the bustling Firenze to […]
Pisa, home of the Leaning Tower, is a top tourist destination in Tuscany. The historical centre is small enough to explore in one day and perfect for a change of scene from Florence. Many low cost companies fly to the Pisa airport, making it a central transport hub. Bare in […]
The Cinque Terre are a collection of five villages perched on cliffs by the sea. Though they are in Liguria, (the region just North of Tuscany) you can easily reach them from Florence and thus they are perfect for a day trip. But how to tell which is the best […]
Tuscany is one of the most popular wine destinations in the world. The best way to get a feel for its different varieties and flavours is going on a wine tour from Florence. Explore the Chianti hills on small country lanes until you come across an interesting winery. Try a […]
There is nothing Italians love more than eating. If you want to try a new culinary experience in Tuscany, do what locals do, eat traditional food at a sagra. You will find these food festivals all over Tuscany, particularly in summer or early autumn since they are mostly outdoors. Sagras are […]
The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. The “Pisanis” (the inhabitants of Pisa) built the Piazza dei Miracoli with its cathedral, baptistry and bell tower as a way to celebrate their power and wealth. Little did they know, more than 8 centuries […]
