Your guide to travel and experience Florence, Italy
Florence is not only the city capital of Tuscany, it is also the world capital for wine lovers! The city and its surrounding countryside are famous everywhere for its wines, among the best in Italy and in the world. In particular Chianti wine, taking its name from the Chianti valley, which stretches between the cities of Florence and Siena. In
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If you want to learn how to cook the yummyest dishes of Italian cuisine, the best way is to take a cooking class! In this post you will find the best cooking classes in Florence, selected by me. Being a local licensed tour guide in Florence, I personally know most of the cooking schools that I selected for you in
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Florence is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the middle of central Italy. It is a strategic position that allows you to quickly reach many other interesting places in Italy. After visiting the city of Florence, you can spend one or more days to discover villages nestled in the rolling hills, towns rich in history and art, little-known and
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One of the most authentic and exciting experiences you can have on a trip to Florence is truffle hunting! You can spend a whole day on the Tuscan hills with a professional truffle hunter and his dog, in search of precious truffles… and of course, then tasting some delicious dishes cooked with this ingredient. It is truly a unique experience,
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A day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence is a great way to spend a day, and the opportunity to add this famous destination to your trip to Italy. It’s so beautiful and unique that has been turned into a National Park in 1999. Cinque Terre is a wonderful stretch of coast where you can get lost among ancient fishing
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In such a modern and touristy city like Florence, you’ll be spoiled for choice as far as guided city tours are concerned. But sometimes it’s nice to take a leap into the past and discover (or rediscover) the city aboard vintage vehicles, which in addition to having an undeniable retro charm, are also very entertaining. In this article I suggest
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Having immersed yourself in Florence’s crowded museums and bustling nightlife, a vespa tour getaway makes for a perfect finale to your Tuscan experience. On one of those vespa tours in Tuscany and Florence you can spend a day taking in the region’s bucolic landscapes, rambling through ancient villages, and sampling delicious local products. Aside from the fun of the ride
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Cycling is a great way to explore Florence and its surroundings! Just like many other florentines, I love riding my bike on cycling paths and cobblestone covered alleys and on the hills that are embracing the city. If you are thinking about taking one of the many guided bike tours in Florence… well, let me tell you that’s a good
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Flying on a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience. A balloon flight in Florence and Tuscany, over the sweet hills of Chianti, is even more stunning. I did this experience a few years ago, and it was one of the most thrilling things I have ever made in Tuscany. I liked it so much that I totally recommend it to
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