Orvieto: Umbria at its finest
For many, the difference between Tuscany & Umbria is visibly small, but for the experienced traveler and native, it’s like stepping into a different country. From food, wine, culture and even the language, you can see many differences between...
Markets of Pistoia
With a recent visit from friends this last weekend who are big antique fans, they suggested a trip to the nearby town of Pistoia. Although I’ve passed it many times on the train, I was always under the impression there wasn’t much to see
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Wine Not? Let the festivals begin!
Ah, spring is here and the sun is shining. Time for the various spring and summer wine festivals to start. personal favorite is in the lovely town of Montespertoli in Tuscany. Its wines are not Chianti Classico but are a separate Chianti DOC (yummy!)
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The San Marco Museum
Located just 2 minutes on foot from the ever popular Accademy Gallery in Florence, the San Marco Museum and Cathedral should be included on the must see museums in the city. The architecture alone is stunning: a former Dominican convent restored for one of the Medici family
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Alla Vecchia Bettola
If your travels have left you hungry for fantastic traditional Tuscan food, this simple restaurant is a must. Alla Vecchi Bettola is nestled away from the tourists on the Santo Spirito side of the river, near the Piazza del...