Tuscany

'This hill takes a lot out of you.' I thought walking briskly up the steep, main drag of Fiesole, Via Antonio Gramsci. This town is taken for granted sitting high above the valley that is Florence, Tuscany. You can see… read full article

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Italy has so much natural, cultural and historical beauty that the choice of things to do and see can be overwhelming. We put together our list of undiscovered places in Italy on UNESCO's World Heritage List:

• Val d'Orcia, Tuscany

The breathtaking landscape in the hinterland… read full article

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Whoever visits Tuscany, Italy is struck most of all by its landscapes: passion and tradition are evident in the way the land is worked, the tidy farmhouses surrounded by green meadows, and hillsides covered with olive trees and vineyards.

But the landscape changes, and gets even… read full article

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Everybody knows that Tuscany is the land of fine arts and gourmet food, and places like Florence and Siena can easily offer you both aspects without too much hassle. But if you are a curious traveler, get a car and drive around the hills of… read full article

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When on vacation in Florence, Tuscany, there are so many beautiful squares, museums, frescoes and shops to visit that you don’t have much time to go to a restaurant. The best thing to do, instead of going to a busy and fattening fast food, is to eat… read full article

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Planning a holiday in Tuscany and want to visit Florence off the beaten tracks? Here is a selection of 5 wonderful sights away from the tourist areas.

1. Bobolino Garden

Bobolino is located just past Porta Romana, way up the… read full article

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Looking for a wine bar for an afternoon sit or a relaxing evening in Florence? Here is a list of 5 places not to be missed:

1. Le Volpi E L’Uva (Piazza dei Rossi 1)

This little wine bar off the beaten path is just the place for people looking… read full article

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