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275 years after Carlo Ginori began making porcelain for the Medici Court in Florence, Italy, the company continues to be one of the leading producers of high quality porcelain in the world.

Barbara and I had the opportunity to visit the Ginori facility in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy. We were there with our friend Francesco Fino. read full article

If you go nowhere else extravagant in Florence but these three sights, you can relax and enjoy the views.

1. Piazza della Signoria

I can’t not mention this gorgeous meeting place. My heart really resides in this piazza… read full article

In Italy it’s fairly hard to go wrong when you order a cup of cappuccino,

but I can say without hesitation there is one café in Florence, which surpasses all others when it comes to brewing a frothy and creamy… read full article

After the agony of waiting in line for hours to enter the famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, visitors might hope that they would have a chance to relax and meander casually through a few rooms of renowned artwork, relaxed and… read full article

Having never been to Italy before, I wasn’t sure what to expect aside from the things my parents, who are from Sicily had told me. I had never left Canada before, was 2 weeks away from turning 26 and going… read full article

Hey ladies! You’re in Florence, you need something cute to wear and the clothes you packed along just aren’t cutting it.

Working as an au pair on a fixed income, I shopped around but always ended up at the same 5 places when I wanted… read full article

Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo has the views of Florence and beyond. All you have to do is turn around once you walk the hike up through San Niccolo, up further as you start to get your camera out to take your first picture… read full article

For all the students studying in Florence this year you will be need of books. I have a list of the bookstores that can assist you in purchasing an art history book and/or a verb dictionary for your Italian language course. As your school might… read full article

Planning a weekend trip to Florence, Tuscany? If you love Italian Art and History, check out this selection of five landmark hotels in Florence.

Each one of these elegant hotels located in the city’s historical center is the perfect place to stay… read full article

If you’re in Florence for New Year’s Eve — called La Festa di San Silvestro or Capodanno — there are a couple of ways you can enjoy your evening.

There is the elegant, expensive approach: spend an evening at a palazzo or a fine restaurant with a special… read full article

A stroll through Florence during the holidays is a beautiful spectacle.

The city undergoes such a magical transformation that every night in December feels like a holiday. Christmas lights, in all of their elegant variety, dangle over the city’s otherwise dark streets; trees set within wooden… read full article

Everybody knows that Tuscany is one of the most inspiring, beautiful rural areas in Europe.

The rolling hills, diagonal sloping vineyards, clear skies and spectacular light are just a few of the elements that take your breath away while traveling throughout this province in northern Italy… read full article

When you first arrive in Florence, its easy to think that the entire city is filled with camera-snapping, tour-grouping crowds of visitors. And for many of the most famous sights in Florence, this is true.

From the church of San Lorenzo and the surrounding street market… read full article

Everyone says that Florence is a very expensive city, and these days we all need to watch our money. But Florence can be quite reasonable—if you know where to go.

If you’re planning a trip soon, here are some very important tips to help you… read full article

Our Travel Agony Aunt received another question from a traveler planning a trip to Tuscany:

Dear Travel Agony Aunt, Florence to Lucca, on a Saturday afternoon. Train or bus? Any suggestions for day trips from Lucca, as I will be there for four days. Also, how do… read full article