Monteriggioni, Italy

Italy’s Medieval Monteriggioni Castle in Tuscany

The pretty Monteriggioni Castle is in the heart of Tuscany and is a must visit when you are in Italy.…

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Siena Tuscany Italy

Northern Italy Dream: A Stay at a Luxury Farmhouse in Tuscany

After my first holiday stay at Montestigliano luxury farmhouse in Tuscany, I knew there would have to be a second.…

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Tuscan Villa in Italy

Stay in a Tuscan Villa in Italy

After arriving in Florence, we drove just a few miles South of Siena to Villa Pippistrelli, a luxury Tuscan villa…

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Blind Olive Oil Tasting in Italy

Do a Blind Olive Oil Tasting in Tuscany

The blind olive oil tasting was taking place at the Montestigliano estate in Tuscany, 15 miles from Siena. Four different…

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lampredotto Italian Stret Food

Eat a Lampredotto Sandwich in Florence, Italy

A Lampredotto sandwich is a Florentine tradition, Tuscan street food at its finest and a favorite amongst all the Italian…

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Pottery Wheel in Tuscany, Italy

Work a Pottery Wheel With a Master in Tuscany

I am in Tuscany, at a professional pottery studio with a ceramic expert. Could I possibly leave without getting a…

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Zurich Switzerland

More Bucket List Adventures Ahead: Switzerland & Tuscany

I had just written about my bucket list adventures to Spain, France and Galapagos when two more opportunities came my…

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Bucket List of 6 Amazing Northern Italy Views

Most of my time in Northern Italy was spent with my jaw dropped, nearly to the ground. There were stunning…

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Millefoglie Glassato al Pistacchio

Eat the Best Italian Pastry. Millefoglie Glassato al Pistacchio

Millefoglie is a delectable Italian [astry made by layering puff pastry with either a pastry or chantilly cream.

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Mercato Centrale Hanging Prosciutto

Prosciutto & Pollo at Mercato Centrale in Florence

Immediately upon entering the double-doors of Mercato Centrale we were struck by the openly hanging prosciutto, salamis, and other cured…

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