Share The Article Last Updated 59 seconds agoItaly is indisputably one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Home to numerous iconic landmarks, including Rome's ancient Colosseum, the UNESCO-listed canals...
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Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany.
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Italian authorities are now considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain, in response to an incident where a man dived and splashed around in the waters of the popular tourist attraction in...
It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find...
(Pete Seaward/Lonely Planet)Here’s a fun fact for anyone looking to be more eco in their explorations to the continent this summer: taking the train instead of flying can cut the carbon footprint...
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The launch of new luxury trains shows no sign of slowing down, thanks to an obsession with slow travel, an appetite for nostalgia, and a taste for lavish interiors that harken back...
Share The Article Last Updated 9 mins agoAs exciting as choosing that next place to explore can be, indecisive travelers (me included) can often find the sheer number of options paralyzing. Do...
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Real Estate More Americans are moving to Tuscany, where their money goes further, the pace is slower, and the wine flows freely Jordan Pandy and Reed Alexander 2024-03-02T10:17:01Z Share icon Share Facebook...
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The amazing city of Florence, Italy, is the eighth largest city in terms of population and is the capital city of Tuscany, the third most-visited region in the country. This stunning city...
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In this article, I’ll outline the best ways to become a house sitter in Italy. Since leaving my home in the UK in 2022 and embarking on a global traveling adventure, I’ve...
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Destination Details Province: Tuscany Country: Italy Region/Continent: Europe Additional Info : 3,651,152 : Central European Standard Time : Italian : Euro About Tuscany, Italy’s heartland of history and scenery, is where the...
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Situated within the shade of Tuscany’s Monte Amiata, Abbadia San Salvatore offered my family a serene escape from the arteries of Florence and Rome. Here are my favorite things to do in...
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Fancy a Negroni?The original Negroni was created in Florence in 1919-20 at the Giacosa Café, previously known as the Café Casoni (sometimes referred to as the now-closed Café Cavalli, due to its...
Making Airbnbs safer for solo women over 50by Carolyn Ray On my most recent trip to Italy, I stayed in a palazzo. Without a doubt, it was one of the best homestays...
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Short and easy train trips from Florence by Carolyn Ray With so much to love about Florence, it’s easy to see why millions of people visit each year. While Florence is beautiful all...
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Slowing down in Florence over the holidays by Carolyn Ray It’s Christmas Eve in Florence. I’ve just arrived on the train and am rushing to get to my rented apartment in Oltrarno, on...
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Share The Article Last Updated 1 min agoDigital nomadism is only continuing to grow in popularity, and more destinations than ever are making it an easy dream to pursue. The freedom...
This is a guest post by Abigail Dalton. Italy’s on everyone’s bucket list — and for good reason. But with so many places and activities to enjoy, where do you start? If...
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Comfort, efficiency, and an enticing travel experience – modern high-speed trains in Europe offer all this. With them, traveling by train has long lost the reputation for being slow and expensive, but...
In my early 20s, I zigzagged across Europe by train. Fresh out of college and pinching pennies on a month-long backpacking trip in Italy and Switzerland, I went by overnight rail, combining...
