Tag: Tuscany
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Tuscany Guide- Three Smaller towns in the region
I wanted to share a small guide of three wonderful places we visited, all located close to Siena. We stayed in Montepulciano for three nights and during that time we drove to see other neighbouring towns, such as Montalcino and Pienza. If you are looking for picturesque little towns all in close proximity, get ready…
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Beautiful Tuscany
Tuscany is just a stepping stone away from Umbria so naturally we decided to stay our second week there. We stayed in a few places, in a countryside resort and then in Montepulciano. We visited Siena, Pienza and Montalcino to name a few towns. Tuscany is beautiful this time of year, the food is always…
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Gone to Florence for antipasti
Florence, Italy As my metallic skirt falls against the wooden stool, I look around the busy streets of Florence, watch the fall sun reflect off the cathedral and take another sip of my soothing red wine. A little bit of dry cheese, a drizzle of honey and a sip of the wine makes the perfect…
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Montecatini Alto, Tuscany
With the tassels running down my back and my hair in a tight bun, an avocado yogurt is placed in front of me as we enjoy the first days of our honeymoon that began in a hillside medieval town in Tuscany called Montecatini Alto. We sit 290 meters above sea level, overlooking quite the views.…
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Under the Tuscan Sun
‘A spot dear to my heart’ Peaked on a lush hillside, I open the shutters of our room and step outside to breathe in the fresh country air. The sun shines into my eyes and I can feel the slight heat from the rays that keeps getting stronger. It dries the morning moist and battered…