Tuscany Vacation Guide: Top Ten Local Dishes of Tuscany

Italy is known for its culture, history, architecture, and of course — delicious food. Restaurants around the world try to imitate the style and flavors of Italy, but nothing quite compares to authentic Italian cuisine. Though the uninitiated may not be able to...

Tuscany Vacation Guide: Villas, Style & Architecture

In this article: Tuscan Architecture Tuscan Interior Design Tuscan Villas Lucca Tuscan Hills Forte Dei Marmi Chianti Argentario Maremma     There are a number of reasons to appreciate the beauty and wonder of Tuscany; the people, food, weather, landscape, and history...

Planning a Luxury Vacation in Italy

When planning a luxury vacation in Italy, you’ll want to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch. This means that you will need to plan your Italy trip well in advance, so that you can just sit back and enjoy the ride while you’re away. However, planning a...

Best Beaches in Tuscany

What makes a great beach Forte dei Marmi Marina di Pisa Talamone Castiglioncello Follonica Cala Violina Isola del Giglio Feniglia The Tuscan coastline runs for about 230 kilometers and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. From Marina di...

Best Day Trips From Florence

Arezzo 1.1 Getting to Arezzo 1.2 Sightseeing in Arezzo 1.3 Tours in Arezzo San Gimignano 2.1 Getting to San Gimignano 2.2 Sightseeing in San Gimignano 2.3 Eating in San Gimignano 2.4 Tours in San Gimignano Pisa 3.1 Getting to Pisa 3.2 Sightseeing in Pisa 3.3 Tours in...

Tuscany Guide for Wine Lovers

As the largest producer of wine in the world, Italy is the ideal destination for wine enthusiasts. The splendid coastal wine region of Tuscany is home to Italy’s largest concentration of vineyards, some dating back to the Middle Ages! Tuscan wine is celebrated...

Easter in Italy: One Country, many traditions

Easter in Italy Being the capital of the Catholic Church for centuries, Italy is, without a doubt, a country where Catholic rites still play a significant role in the life of the population. If a simple walk on the cobblestones of Via Appia Antica or a quick visit to...

Florence: City Guide

Florence is a place that is synonymous with beauty. This living city still breathes deeply with the life of the Renaissance. It has a rich collection of Renaissance art and architecture spread throughout.  It is a must visit for art lovers, being the home of some of...

The Reign of Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius is a volcanic mountain that lies in the Gulf of Naples and is part of the Campanian Volcanic arc. It is, however, the only one of these volcanoes to have erupted within recent history. Though often destructive, the most famous eruption is undoubtedly...

A Guide to Italy’s Lakes

Italy's landscapes have many different faces. They offer visitors impressive mountain ranges, rolling countryside, exciting cities, charming medieval borgos and beautiful coastlines. One of this peninsula's most enchanting and breathtaking landscapes, however, can be...