Lucca is a delightful city to visit, offering plenty to see and do for all tastes and ages. From climbing the Guinigi Tower to exploring the Cathedral or touring the city’s excellent gelaterias, there ...

I was totally surprised to find out that I lived less than 2 hours away from a real live Guinness World Record — truth be told, it is now in second place, but for more than 80 years the Ponte Sospeso ...

A time line would start with the arrival of the Greeks in the Livorno port, where they traded all kinds of “exotic” flavors including that of a very particular white grape - and the base of the ...

Staying in Volterra and the area nearby would make it a perfect base to explore in every direction: the coast, Chianti and Siena and more. Check out rentals by owners reviewed by our team and book ...

Contested since its origin, this little town has been split between the regions of Parma, Liguria and Tuscany so many times that it has acquired a personality, dialect and charm that is quite unique, ...

What distinguishes an Italian meal? Although Italy was not united under one law and considered a single country until 1861, its cuisine has long since been an element uniting all of Italy’s regions ...

The Santa Maria della Scala Museum complex is highly recommended for all ages and interests; the vast collection within covers a wide range of periods, functions and architectural intrigues. The ...

The perfect way to enjoy the best of Tuscany is to go straight to the source: a Tuscan wine estate that offers great views, a gorgeous villa offering luxurious accommodation and spectacular wine! I ...

The bus station in Florence is right in from of the SMN train station, but may be a bit hard to find at first as it is down a short side street and hidden within the block. The easiest way to find it ...

Here is where some of the best magic of Borgo Argenina takes place. Elena’s hospitality combined with her family recipes make for the best and most memorable experiences of every guest that has come ...

Each year from March through the start of January, you have the opportunity to see the inside of Cathedral from above and visit places which are not usually open to the general public. The Porta del ...