Central Italy

The Lucca Comic & Games event takes place every year between the end of October and the beginning of November. Lucca’s event It is…

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa The Leaning Tower of Pisa is iconic and easily recognizable when in this town, or even just passing on…

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It’s July and the beginning of the 2022 Puccini Festival in Italy! Opera Gary and I have had the pleasure of attending several operas…

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Balsamic Vinegar: What is it about that “black gold” liquid that’s so special? Who doesn’t love balsamic vinegar? A recent trip with our good…

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Top 12 Things to do in Florence, Italy The top 12 things to do in Florence is a list of our favorite sites. We…

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What an unforgettable experience driving a Vintage Fiat 500 in Tuscany! Not too long ago, friends Gina and Jay arrived in Lucca from their…

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Dario Cecchini                                                                     In 2019 Ilene and I were introduced to a few cooking shows by our daughter Ally and her significant other Brett. There…

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The Guinigi Tower is a beautiful landmark of Lucca and is easily recognizable by the garden on the top. A wonderful view of the…

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Montalcino, Italy Montalcino is one of the famous hill towns of Italy. It is located in the region of Tuscany in the Province of…

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The Uffizi Gallery museum is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings. Did you know, the Uffizi is home to…

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The Mercato del Carmine The Mercato del Carmine, once the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, is a historic building located in the center of Lucca.…

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Boboli Gardens The Boboli Gardens were designed by Niccolo Tribolo who died one year after starting the gardens. Bartolommeo Ammanati, Bernardo Buontalenti, and Giorgio…

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