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What I Learned When I Moved to Tuscany (November 2012)
As we all know, Italy is a place of magnificent dreams. It is also a place of puzzling and challenging realities. Jennifer Criswell, author of the new book At Least You're in Tuscany captures the dichotomy in a way few authors have. We asked her what she learned after moving to Montepulciano. . . .
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Day Trip from Florence: An Afternoon of Chianti Wine Tasting (August 2012)
On a recent visit to Florence, my mother and I faced a challenge many travelers encounter. We wanted to visit the Chianti area of Tuscany but only had a day. This part of Tuscany isn't easy to explore via public transportation especially if you want to visit some of the world-famous vineyards. Yet, we didn't want the hassle of renting a car for day. . . .
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For Adventure in Tuscany, Maremma Has It All (May 2012)
Just as the entire region of Tuscany likes to boast that it has everything -- sea, mountain, valleys and towns -- the vast extension of the area called Maremma has it all in a microcosm. The long summer -- from May through October -- is the best time to visit. . . .
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Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Maremma (May 2012)
Looking for rental on the beach in Maremma? How about a dinner of fresh fish caught off the Tuscan coast? We've got the scoop on where to go and what to eat in the enchanting city of Maremma. Read on for details on how you can enjoy these hot spots. . . .
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10 Great Things to Do on The Island of Elba
Stunning beaches and glowing sunsets attract countless vacationing Italians to the island of Elba, located off the coast of southern Tuscany. Feel free to spend your vacation in exile (like Napoleon?!), enjoying il dolce far niente--but if you begin to yearn for a bit more exploration, here are ten terrific things for you to discover. . . .
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Il Pellicano: The Love Resort in Tuscany
It was love at first sight. As we turned down a steep narrow Tuscan road toward the sea, my gaze swept from majestic cliffs to terra cotta roofs to flower-strewn terraces to sun-dazzled water. Il Pellicano took my breath away. . . .
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Montepulciano's Wine Cathedral
Talk about creating great expectations. If your guide starts a tour by saying, "You are about to visit the most beautiful wine cellar in the world," well, she'd better deliver. . . .
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In Tuscany, Biodynamic Wines Help Preserve the Past
One "fabbrica" near Lucca dives into biodynamic wines. Like organic agriculture, biodynamic methods eschew chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. But biodynamic agriculture goes further, operating a farm, a vineyard as a self-contained living organism. . . .
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The Dream Interview: Tuscany and Umbria Insider Barrie Kerper
Kerper is such a thorough researcher she would put any librarian at the Library of Congress to shame. She finds out absolutely everything about a place -- much of it through the eyes of other great travel writers -- and the presents the essential and the fascinating in a compelling way. . . .
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Panzano in Chianti: A Butcher and His Town
Dario Cecchini helped put his hometown in Chianti on the map. Now he's expanded his butcher shop into several restaurants. Judy Witts Francini reports on Dario's sister's shop and new B+B and what else there is to see and do in Panzano. . . .
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Lingering in Lovely Lucca Tuscany
One of the loveliest towns in all of Italy, Lucca enchants visitors with wide cafe-filled promenades, churches and palaces, fine shopping and much more. Read on for our expert travel tips. . . .
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Where to Shop in Lucca
Lucca - This gem of a city in Tuscany, Italy offers fantastic shopping. Our writer has put together a cheat sheet on not-to-miss fashion and home furnishings stores that can be found throughout the city. . . .
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Studying Italiano in Lucca Tuscany
Have you ever dreamed of spending a few weeks or more in Italy learning the language? We sure have. Our writer went to language school in Lucca (Tuscany) and reports back-- don't miss the details. . . .
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How to Choose a Language School in Italy
Thinking about studying Italian in Italy for the first time? Don't miss our tips on what you should know and what you should look out for when you're selecting a language school to study Italian. . . .
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Historic Locanda Toscanini in Tuscany
An American journalist and her Italian architect husband are behind the mind blowing transformation of an historic, run-down palazzo into an elegant country inn. Read on to get the scoop on how they did it. . . .
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