Looking for the best things to do in Lucca? It’s really quite simple.This delightful, small Medieval city is made for aimless wandering and strolling. We visited pretty Lucca during a week long trip to Tuscany and would return in a heartbeat. You’ll no doubt fall in love with lovely Lucca just as we did. In this […]
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Jul
Jul
Right in the centre of Italy, Florence is a great base to explore Tuscany and beyond. With fantastic transport links via the train and major roads, you can visit pretty medieval towns, wine country and the spectacular coast from there. Here are our pick of the best day trips from Florence. We chose places that […]
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Sep
Sep
To immerse yourself in a country, you must understand its food culture. Nowhere is this more true than in Italy. So when you visit Florence, one of the Italian food capitals, make sure to discover what is special about local Tuscan cuisine. How do you do it? Take a cooking class in Florence with an […]
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Sep
Sep
People always say, “ask the locals” when you go travelling. It’s a bit of a cliché but I always find it pays off. Earlier this year when I visited Brescia in Lombardy, I asked our wonderful tour guide where her favourite place was in Italy. Without hesitation she replied – “Pienza Tuscany”. So when the […]
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Aug
Aug
Does your dream vacation in Italy include a leisurely day exploring the Tuscan hills? I am sure you want to see all the sights of the big cities in Italy – Rome, Venice and Florence. And most people cannot resist the call of Sicily, the Amalfi Coast or the Italian Riviera. But I also recommend taking […]