Everybody Loves Tuscany

View from Piazzale Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo offers a stunning panoramic view of Florence. The view from this location includes the Duomo, Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio and the bridges along the Arno including the Ponte Vecchio. The Square can easily be reached by buses 12 or 13 , car from Viale Michelangelo or an uphill walk. It is […]

Impruneta My friend asked me to join her in Impruneta for an annual market. The main purpose of our trip was for the pollo. She has been going to this annual market since she was a child and assured me that the chicken was something special. Impruneta, known for it’s Tuscan terracotta, is about a […]

TUSCANY – Where art and good wine are born Tuscany is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze). Tuscany is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy and its influence […]

La Fiera di Scandicci La Fiera di Scandicci is an annual event that takes place in Scandicci, FI.  This grand market includes clothes; household items; linens; hardware; shoes and artisans showcasing crafts.  In addition, it is a foodie’s delight!  This video is all about the delicacies  that were available at the fair.   Guarantee you […]

Italy by Ferrari As your fingers flex eagerly around your Italy by Ferrari’s steering wheel, your toes dip on the accelerator and the engine awaits your first command of the day. Italy by Ferrari is your private indulgence, tell them where you would like to go and what it will please you to see and […]

Gelato Festival in Florence The gelato festival is a 4 day event taking place in Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. You couldn’t ask for a better venue to enjoy some gelato while overlooking this magnificent city. Tickets are about 11 euros online. were sold online at 7 euros each or 12 at the festival. The ticket […]

Leaning Tower of Pisa Timelapse The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa) or simply the Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the […]

Antica Macelleria Falorni This famous macelleria is located in Piazza Matteotti in Greve in Chianti. Think prosciutto heaven…  Throughout the store, legs of prosciutto are hanging from the ceiling giving off an intoxicating aroma. There is a butcher shop, a cheese cellar and various stacks of vacuum sealed meat products spread around waiting to taken. […]

The Belle Epoque There is always a festival to go to in Florence!  In this video you will experience France coming to Florence, Italy in Piazza Santissima Annunziata. This festival was filled with food, crafts, jewelry, champagne and so much more!  This year the festival will be held in Piazza Santa Maria Novella from September 17- October […]

Cliff Jumping Italy In this video you will see thrilling cliff jumping in Italy. Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery and waters in Italy, these guys are having fun! It is sure to get you adrenaline going! Would you ever do it? Video from youtube Travel the world with us!