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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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

by Ken Charnly
Taking a vacation should be relaxing especially for an agritourist. Agritourism is the new way to spend a holiday. Agritourists in a quiet farmhouse in the peaceful countryside and only venture out when they want (something is wrong with the previous sentence). Agritourism Tuscany Forte dei Marmi in the beautiful Tuscany offers […]

by Orson Johnson
Siena is a city that is located in Tuscany, Italy. The historic center of Siena has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The main influences for this decision are the Duoma, Siena’s Cathedral and the Piazza del Campo. The Piazza del Campo is regarded as one of the most […]

By Shilpa Baliga
I was interested (and I must admit, a little surprised) to read recently that Italy is the European leader in organic farming. Living here in Tuscany, it’s clear that there is definitely a growing culture of farming and eating more organic food, but I somehow expected wealthier, seemingly more “progressive” countries (such […]