Everybody Loves Tuscany

Street Art – Music Brescia Italy Brescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometres from the lakes Garda and Iseo. With a population of 196,120, it is the second largest city in the region and the fourth […]

Best of Cinque Terre The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia. “The Five Lands” comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the […]

Dogs in Florence Dogs in Florence are allowed just about anywhere.  I was surprised, but thrilled that I could bring my beagle, Baci to restaurants and shopping with me.  I brought her from NY to Florence when we made the move together and she has been a star on the streets of Florence helping me […]

Pisa Sights Pisa is about a 1 hour train ride from Florence and is definitely worth the trip.   Piazza dei Miracoli, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is where you will find The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptisty and Cathedral.  Beyond the leaning tower, there are also some beautiful squares, good restaurants and a […]

ARA è Sicilia Run don’t walk to this Sicilian restaurant in Florence!  I honestly can’t remember the last restaurant that I went to that I was overwhelmed with delight by the combination of flavors and quality of dishes.  Daily specials are offered in addition to the regular menu so be sure to check the board where […]

Scoppio del Carro Scoppio del carro or explosion of the cart is an annual Easter tradition in Florence.  The cart is pulled by a pair of oxen through the streets to the front of the cathedral in Piazza del Duomo.  The cart is rigged with fireworks and is a spectacular show for the enormous crowd.Enjoy […]

Arezzo Arezzo (Italian pronunciation: [aˈrettso]) is a city and comune in Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Florence, at an elevation of 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. Wikipedia Here is a short video I put together during a […]

Florence’s Famous Street Cleaner If you’ve seen Florence’s famous street cleaner, you certainly will know what makes him stand out from the others. Have a look at what keeps all that encounter him smiling and watching. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Schiacciata Schiacciata is a classic Tuscan flatbread or focaccia. My favorite place for schiacciata in Florence is Pugi. Focacceria Pugi has 3 locations in Florence: Piazza San Marco, Via S. Gallo and Via G. Orsini. Here is a video showing all of the Tuscan treats you will find at Pugi. JOIN US ON THE NEXT […]

Guide to Buses and Taxis in Florence Most of the major sites can be easily walked to in Florence, but if it is late at night or you prefer a ride,  there are a wealth of taxis and buses to bring you to your destination.  Contrary to this video, some taxis now accept credit cards […]