Italy Bridges: picks in northern Italy
May 04, 2009Architects and engineers appreciate that a bridge is more than just a way to cross a gap, but how many of us would include bridges on our list of Things To See in Italy? These bridges are fun to visit, will give…
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What to do in Lucca Tuscany
April 14, 2009Take my recommendations for what to do in Lucca Tuscany and you’ll have a wonderful visit! This walled Tuscan town has excellent food, magnificent views, beautiful art, and medieval walls you can cycle on. It’s a satisfying combination as a tourist: eat a…
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SCUBA Diving in Italy: Elba
April 02, 2009The island of Elba, famous for Napoleon's 10-month exile, is the largest island of the Tuscan archipelago. It's probably also the easiest to navigate as a tourist, with lots of shops, restaurants, hotels, sandy beaches, and of course: great SCUBA diving. Diving…
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Montepulciano, Tuscany
March 23, 2009Montepulciano, Tuscany is one of my favorite towns in Italy, probably because there’s a little of everything, with a heavy focus on wine. Built on a hill and surrounded by picture-perfect countryside, it also does well in the Atmosphere, Art…
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Monteriggioni, Tuscany
March 02, 2009In the case of the medieval walled town of Monteriggioni in Tuscany, a picture is definitely worth a thousand words. Begin appreciating this tiny town, surrounded by vineyards, during the approach. After entering its walls there really isn’t that much…
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What to see in San Gimignano Italy
October 01, 2008Even if you had no idea what to see in San Gimignano Italy, you’d immediately notice its unique skyline. Now a UNESCO world heritage site, this walled Tuscan city was founded by the Etruscans and then became prosperous in the middle ages…
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Gubbio, Umbria
September 15, 2008The Umbrian town of Gubbio is worth a visit and I suppose could be done in a daytrip from southern Tuscany. But personally I'd take 10 days in Umbria and hit Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi and Orvieto – more or less in…
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What’s “The Obvious”?
August 05, 2008I chose “Italy: Beyond the Obvious” as a name because in my years of guiding, organizing, and coaching people on trips and travel to Italy, I’ve noticed there are a few things that pretty much nobody wants to miss, which…
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