What is Palio? You will actually hear the word “palio” bantered around quite a bit in Tuscany, especially when Siena is in the mix. Really? Who hasn’t heard of the Siena Palio? In general, a palio is a folkloristic event that normally includes a mule, a […]
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I never get tired of roaming the Tuscan landscape on an unofficial “sunflower tour” and this year is already showing to be on a spectacular start. written by Donna Denise Scharnagl, living in Tuscany for a long, long time It is nearly impossible to pass […]
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By Elena Boscherini, your guide at Bike Florence & Tuscany Updated: July 3, 2019 And you all know that gelato was invented right here in Florence! Personally, I love gelato and I am very critical when I am giving it a vote. I have taste-tested lots […]
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After you have seen the major monuments, museums, and shops in Florence, Italy, the best way to get a 360° image of a new exotic and foreign land is to see it through the eyes of a local — someone who is proud of their home […]
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The Wine Tasting Adventure When traveling Tuscany, the landscape is mesmerizing, especially the areas dedicated to wine production, like that of Chianti, Montepulciano, Montalcino — Let’s be honest, almost everywhere in Tuscany there is an area dedicated to wine: from the coast and the town Bolgheri […]
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Get Great Photos of these Yellow Blooms UPDATED: May 2019. Sunflowers in Tuscany are probably one of the most iconic symbols of this region. That is after the leaning tower of Pisa, the Duomo of Florence and the vineyards of Chianti. When sunflowers are in season, from […]
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Cooking Classes, Bike Tours & Other Adventures The best family-friendly activities in Tuscany combine the natural beauty of the area with activity, plus a promise of laughter and great stories to retell for years to come. And. We all know that holidays with the kids should also […]
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November in Tuscany is a very special month: it’s time to harvest the olives! What does Extra Virgin mean? “Extra virgin (EV) olive oil is extracted from fresh olives cold pressed without using any form of additives or solvents”. For the Tuscans, the new extra virgin olive […]
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