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Food is a big part of the reason that many people choose Tuscany as a holiday destination and if you are a foodie planning a holiday to Tuscany, you're probably also planning what, and where, you're going to eat. We have plenty of Tuscan recipes and posts about food and restaurants in Tuscany for you to browse but who better to hear from than locals? We have compiled a list of some of the best food bloggers in Tuscany to follow in preparation for your trip so you know what to eat, where to get it, how to join food tours, where to find good cooking classes and some tips and tricks for making your own Tuscan dishes. Just find your vacation rental in Tuscany, get searching these amazing bloggers and get ready for some delicious food coming your way!     Read More

Continuing on from the last post in this series, this article aims to discuss more of the things that you need to keep in mind if you are planning on driving in Tuscany. Driving on Tuscan roads can be pretty stressful and there are some important (and unique) traits to the rules of the road in the region that need to be known before you ever climb into a car. In order to prevent your holiday from being ruined and any serious incidents or annoying missteps from occurring, here are some more facts that you should keep in mind.

3. Gas (and getting it)

Gasoline in Italy is at some of the highest rates in Europe, so bear that in mind. Also keep in mind that while the stations along the autostrade are open 24/7 and handy, they generally cost up to 10 cents more per liter.     Read More

Driving in Tuscany is kind of impossible to avoid and necessary to avoid – both at the same time. It really depends on where you are spending your holiday.

If you are staying in a small town or the countryside, a car is kind of a must, unless you want to have an incredibly relaxed time and do little other than relax in a vacation rental with a pool in Tuscany or there is a train station in the town. Realistically, however, relying on public transport can be awkward for tourists in rural Tuscany and it also means some places will still be pretty much impossible to get to. One of the best days of my family's recent trip to Tuscany was spent in a winery that was up a mountainside, down some winding back roads that would have been impossible to reach otherwise.     Read More

When I was recently in Tuscany on holidays, I had every intention of not shopping. I mean, I really don't need new clothes, do I? Yet, despite my promise to myself that I wouldn't buy anything, I caved pretty quickly and had to strike a new bargain. I was allowed to buy two items of clothing and that was it; no more and no less. This sated my mad desire to buy everything in sight but just barely. As I couldn't completely indulge my passion (or afford to!), I merely took mental note of all of the stunning Italian brands that I had never heard of before so that I could report them back here.

Here are more of the brands that I spotted, which are musts for fashion lovers to check out on their next holiday in Tuscany!     Read More