What To Do In Pisa In One Day So you have one day in Pisa. Maybe you’ve planned a quick stop in the city before flying on to Sardinia. Taking the train to Rome. Or teleporting to another planet. Whatever the reason for ending up in this Tuscan town, welcome. We’ve got a lot planned for what to do in Pisa in one day. Get Your Bearings I know you’re itching to visit the famous Leaning Tower of ... Read Full Article
Best Tuscany Wine Tours
Best Tuscany Wine Tours When we think of Italy’s food, there are a few things that come immediately to mind. Fresh pasta, hand-made and served al dente… the sun-dried tomatoes and delicious cheese… there’s fresh herbs and cured meat… and of course, there’s wine! Because what Italian meal would be complete without a helping of red wine? Producer of some of Italy’s best wines, ... Read Full Article
Tuscany Holiday Planning
Tuscany Holiday Planning Ahh, Italia! You’re finally at your dream holiday, frolicking on the endless beauty of the Tuscan countryside. With a vast array of options in front of you, just what do you do first? Don’t worry, I’ve compiled some of the best Tuscany holiday options to make your stay unforgettable. Find The Ideal Lodgings Tuscany is a land of romantic villas set in sun-kissed green ... Read Full Article
Where To Stay In Tuscany – Best Towns & Hotels in Tuscany
Where to Stay in Tuscany Find the Best Places to Stay in Tuscany Tuscany, that haven in central Italy, is a magnificent place. It consists of various provinces and towns, each with its unique environment but sharing in the same cultural heritage. Seeing its vast area and wealth of options, I thought it best to compile some of the best places to stay in Tuscany. Whether you’re looking for a general ... Read Full Article
Port Livorno – A Charming Seaside City
Port Livorno - Part II Unexpected treasures in an undervalued port Ask an Italian about Livorno and the reply may include the words “port city” or “industrial area” – evoking dirty streets, smoke-billowing factories, ugly grey buildings. Read part I of our Livorno mini-series here, and part II here. Go to Port Livorno and you will find an elegant town of 160,000 with wide clean streets ... Read Full Article
Livorno – A Classy Italian City with a Clumsy English Name
Livorno Italy, Part I: Classy Italian city with a clumsy English name Livorno is a lovely Italian city with an ugly English name – Leghorn (an English-language garbling of the city’s Italian moniker). Who wants to stop and see “Leghorn”? Almost none of the 3.5 million tourists who pass through Livorno every year while boarding ferry boats and cruise ships bound for somewhere else. ... Read Full Article
1 Week in Tuscany Itinerary
One Week in Tuscany Itinerary - A Most Wondrous Week in Italy Tuscany’s family run agriturismos, multicolored, multi-textured hillsides, flowing vineyards, delicious food and wines, and friendly people draw millions of visitors each year. While some people rush through multiple countries in a few days, this 1 week Tuscany itinerary will give you some time to truly explore the atmosphere and wonder ... Read Full Article
A Tuscan Winery Experience at an Affordable Price
A Tuscan Winery Experience at Sovestro in Poggio There is something life affirming about finding a place where it is apparent that a dream, hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence and family values can come together to create a unique place. Even though the future is uncertain (Irpide), and we know we will encounter little troubles (Tzibilotto) along the way, Sovestro in Poggio is a ... Read Full Article