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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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Top 12 Important Things We have put together what we feel are the top 12 important things to do before traveling overseas. There are…

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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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Christmas lights always signify to me the beginning of the holiday season. They are beautifully strung around trees and even up the trunk of…

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Devil’s Bridge (Ponte del Diavolo) |Borgo a Mozzano Recently, Gary and I explored the Devil’s Bridge or Ponte del Diavolo – the main attraction…

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“Le Mura” The first thing you see as you near the city center in Lucca is the outer wall or Le Mura. Whether you…

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The Bargello National Museum The Bargello Museum is located in the Palazzo del Bargello and is one of the oldest buildings in Florence dating back to…

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