Cinque Terre are five fishing villages in Liguria, just north of Tuscany. These beautiful colourful villages by the sea are one of the most famous tourist attractions in Italy. Ideally, a visitor would take two or three days to see the Cinque Terre but it can also be done in […]
Lucca, about an 1.20 hour from Florence, is a beautifully maintained historical city. The center, mostly reserved to foot traffic, is full of boutiques and eateries. Lucca is also worth visiting for its architecture and historical sites. The symbol of Lucca though, is its fortified walls which enclose the center. […]
The list of monuments and museums to visit in Florence is endless. But if you feel like a change of pace, why not explore another side of Tuscany? Get away from the bustle of crowded cities and head to the Tuscan countryside. Find the picture perfect Chianti hills and cypress […]
Most travellers associate Italy to its wine and food. Tuscany is one of Italy’s top wine producing regions with its famous reds: Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. There is nothing like a wine tasting tour to discover more about how and where these wines are made. […]
Montepulciano is located between Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana. It sits on a narrow hill with dazzling views from all sides. A prime example of medieval and Renaissance architecture, Montepulciano is also the home of the Vino Nobile. The town is about an 1.30 hour drive from Florence and […]
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 […]
