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30 Days on the Road in Italy…Day 16: Tuscany
Come with us as we explore Italy and check out properties for Gira! Italian Vacation Rentals. Today is Day 16. The half way point in our journey through Italy. We’ve had some time to rest, but for the most part … Continue reading
30 Days on the Road in Italy…Day 15: Tuscany
Come with us as we explore Italy and check out properties for Gira! Italian Vacation Rentals. The drive from Assisi to Monte San Savino goes easily. The E45 goes past Lake Trasimeno and up into Tuscany. A little bit of … Continue reading
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Tagged Florence, greve, impruneta, Italy, monte san savino, rental, Tuscany, vacation, villa
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Florence private guided tours
Doing Florence on your own with a guidebook, water bottle and good walking shoes can be a daunting proposition. How about a professional guide who can get you past the lines in a flash and educate you about art history … Continue reading
Can’t get Palio tickets? Watch the trials…
In case you are not successful in procuring Palio tickets, you can watch the trails in the bleachers each of the three days before race day. We did this and, though it was not the actual race, it gave us … Continue reading
San Gimignano Style – Sosta del Duca
Sosta del Duca is a marvelous family-run enterprise. Sandra, Simona, Riccardo and Nicola love their property and take incredible joy in greeting you in and showing you around. And three times a week for most of the year, they are … Continue reading
Diving into the Bond, James Bond, lifestyle in Tuscany's rustic landscape!
There are many reasons to love a James Bond movie. Perhaps you have been a longtime fan, devotedly following Bond over the years through his many personas, love affairs, travels, and car chases. Perhaps you revel at the classic way … Continue reading
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Tagged Il Palio, James Bond, La Maremma, quantum of solace, Siena, Tuscany
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Finding Gina Lollobrigida in Pietrasanta
Versilia is a very interesting part of Italy. People usually come here for one of two reasons. They want to spend time at an Italian beach or they want to explore the world of marble extraction and artistry. Pietrasanta lies … Continue reading
The Lucca Antiques Market
Without really planning it, we just happened to arrive in Lucca on the day of the antiques market. It was fascinating to see the display of incredible objects from the past. Every piece was unique, telling a story all by … Continue reading
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Tagged Antiques, Italy, Lucca, Lucca Antiques Market, Tuscany
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Arriving at Montegufoni Castle
Midway between the two little towns of Montagnana and Baccaiano in Tuscany lies the Montegufoni Castle. In our journeys around the country, it’s always welcoming to come here for a few days and make our home in a real castle. … Continue reading
