Travel in the Tuscany region of Italy
This is a guest post by Melissa Younger of Crowdsourced Explorer Tuscany is one of the best places in Italy for wine tasting. It is full of vineyards, wineries, wine shops, restaurants, and even old castles that offer tantalising wine tastings. Some are simple and intimate experiences, while others are designed for connoisseurs. Here are …
This post is by Chris Bienemann Pienza is a small town perched on a hilltop overlooking the stunningly beautiful Val d’Orcia in Tuscany. It is ideally situated for a short visit, and a day trip to Pienza will give you enough time to explore the town and take in the surrounding countryside. UNESCO World Heritage In …
This post is by Chris Bienemann Siena often gets mentioned in lists of the most beautiful cities in Italy and there is a good reason for this. It is an almost entirely intact medieval city surrounded by walls and full of ornate churches, spectacular palaces, and quaint streets. A day trip to Siena is sure to …
You may have heard of the seven jewels of the Tyrrhenian Sea that make up Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago. But you are less likely actually to have visited these islands, to have experienced their unspoilt nature, unique history and traditions, and endless hospitality. Why Visit Elba And The Tuscan Archipelago? According to legend, the …
This is a sponsored post from Hotel Grand Universe Lucca. Also known as the city of a hundred and one churches, Lucca is one of the most beloved cities in all of Tuscany. While it is perfectly located for day trips to Pisa and Florence, there is plenty to do and see in the historic …
If you’re looking to visit Tuscany, you might struggle to narrow down your travel list with so many great places on offer. But there’s one experience that you simply cannot miss – spending a day in San Gimignano. This historic town in Tuscany has been around since the Etruscan era and flourished during the early …
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From the grandeur of its medieval cathedral to the simple pleasures of Italian pasta, there is so much to be discovered in the historic centre of Florence. Unsure where to go in to have a trip filled with everything worth seeing? I’ll guide you through this stunning city with my guide to the best things …