a deep dive into the Middle Ages. A day trip from Florence You are planning your Tuscan holidays and you don’t know where to go and what to see? Don’t worry, it is impossible to be bored in this wonderful…
following Saint Francis’ footsteps Umbria and Tuscany are like two sisters, similar but different. The two regions share the Etruscan and the Roman past, the dishes placed on Umbrian and Tuscan tables have similar tastes. The landscape of their countryside…
a day trip from Florence For many years Bologna was a compulsory stop for me on the way to Florence. As there were no direct flights between Warsaw and Florence, often I had to stop in Bologna, before I could…
a day in Città della Pieve in Umbria Tuscany is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. Florence, Pisa, Siena or Lucca can get really crowded during the high season between April and September. While many of us…
The historical monuments of Siena Here we are with the second article about Siena. In the previous one I gave you some practical information about the town, I talked about Sienese history and about the most important Sienese tradition, the…
a day trip from Florence – part one Here we are with the second article from the series dedicated to day trips around Tuscany. After our trip to Lucca, this time I want to bring you to Siena, a gothic…
a day trip from Florence Tuscany is probably one of the most iconic destinations in Italy. The region is really varied and offers many possibilities of interesting and engaging visits. In the North-West, in the area of Carrara, there is…
Where to take a break at the seaside near Florence. It’s hot! This week the temperature in Florence reached 38°C (100°F) and we all dream about at the beach near Florence! The city starts to shut down for the summer…
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