Tuscan Summer Vacation Rentals: What to do & Where to Stay!
Are you ready for your summer trip to Tuscany? Whether you are planning on cruising atop the Lucca city wall by bike or relaxing at a beautiful villa while day-tripping to experience the antiquity and beauty of Florence. Sights like...
A Tuscan Christmas
The Beauty of Christmas in Tuscany In the month of December, cities throughout Tuscany are a true sight to be seen. With grand tree-lighting ceremonies, Christmas markets, and several weeks of holiday excitement, Tuscan cities sparkle with festive cheer. Just imagine...
How to Eat Vegetarian in Tuscany, Italy
Traveling to Italy as a Vegetarian -- What You Need To Know Traveling, especially internationally, can sometimes cause concern for those who are looking to keep a vegetarian or vegan diet while they are there. At home, you likely have a...
Why Autumn is My Favorite Season in Tuscany
The mornings are growing crisp and the leaves are turning yellow. In the markets, sweet plums and peaches are replaced by earthy squashes. It’s darker in the afternoons, bringing a sense of hurry-up to the hours after school and before...
Pizza in Italy
It’s a simple, 5-letter word. It evokes positive feelings for almost anyone that has ever lived. It’s not spelled the way it would be pronounced in English. And yet everyone in the English speaking world (and beyond) knows exactly how...
Summer Raves and Reviews of Our Tuscan Villas
Summer is high season for travel in Tuscany and we were fortunate and grateful to hear back from three of our clients with words of joy and fun in the stories they shared with us upon their return. They stayed...
Aperitivo or Apericena?
I thought I was pretty hip to Italian culture. Well, no actually I knew I was not that hip, but I did think I knew about things like which delicious beverages to drink at which times throughout the day. Early...
The Story of Prosecco
Multiple posts in this blog have been devoted to fine Italian wines. We’ve shared with you the secrets behind our favorite Brunello wines, and the beauty of the rolling hills that generate the grapes for a smooth glass of Chianti....
Books Set in Italy That You Have to Read This Summer
I’m one of those people who loves reading but considers life way too short to spend time on a so-so book. If you want to maximize your time spent with books this summer, and also escape to Italy in your...
The Women (and Man) Behind Florence’s Soccer Success Story
Throughout my life, I have had several feminist heroes— people who have stood up for gender equality in different ways. Now I have a new one, and you might be surprised to learn that he is a man in the...