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How to Do Florence in 48 Hours


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Learning About Tuscan Decor


by Andrew Caxton
How a visit to the Tuscan region will make you want to come back again and again. Many of the things that you can see and do in the region of Tuscany.
If you have visited the Tuscan region of Italy once, you are sure to come back again. There is so much to […]

Top Ten Things to do in Florence


By Rachel Deutsch
Florence, along with Rome and Venice, is one of the “must see” cities of Italy. It is the epicenter of Renaissance, the place it all revolved around. Any famous artist or architect of the time had a part in making this place more beautiful.

The treasures of Florence are not limited to the […]

A short guide to having fun in Italy


by Jacob Fiennes
The best time to go to Italy could well be, well, anytime. In reality the best time is between April and June as the flood of school holidays hasnt yet hit the roads, the countryside is at its fullest bloom and the weather isnt uncomfortably hot yet.
When deciding at which time […]

Capalbio : Information For Your Holiday In Maremma


Capalbio is a comune in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany. It is the southern border of Tuscany and is surrounded by the municipalities Manciano, Montalto di Castro, and Orbettello.
Capalbio is known for the white alabaster stone that is found in plenty in this region. The name Capalbio is probably derived from a Latin word […]

Terme Di Saturnia : A Real Fantasy In Maremma


Terme di Saturnia, the farmhouse locality of Tuscany is attracting the entire world with its single label as the ‘healthy tourist spot’. The features of this wonderful land are enough to add a refreshing experience to both your body and soul.
The nature, the food, the climate, and the aquatic flora and fauna- Terme di Saturnia […]

Visiting Tuscany


by Orson Johnson
Tuscany has long been one of the favourite destinations in Italy for the knowledgeable tourist. Widely seen as a very beautiful part of the Italian countryside (though this view may be affected by imbibing the region’s famous wines), Tuscany is also the birthplace of the Italian branch of the Renaissance, and Fra […]

Things to Do in Tuscany While You’re on Vacation


by James Hunt
So you’ve just arrived in Tuscany Italy and you are charmed by the land, the vineyards and beautiful rounded hilltops. This is a scene out of a fantasy novel to most of us. The sculpted land, outlined with moss covered castles and winding sandy roads. If you get the chance to travel […]

Ya Mule! – Backpacking In Siena, Italy


by Rick Chapo
Ah, the glamour of backpacking through Europe. Of course, the glamour comes with a price as I found in Siena, Italy.
Siena
Siena is located an hour or so outside of Florence, Italy. My handy dandy guidebook suggested it was a side trip that just had to be made. A medieval structure located […]

Bella Tuscany


I am not sure if you have been in Tuscany or not, but either way there are books, which when you read you get immersed in the sounds and flavours and colours of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Every time I pick this book no matter in which part of the world […]