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You might have dreamed of being serenaded while floating down the canals in Venice, making a wish at the Trevi fountain, or taking in the beautiful panaroma at the Cinque Terre. But, you might only get one chance to visit Italy in your lifetime. Let me help you make the experience as unique and enjoyable as you've imagined. I've been fortunate (or, spoiled, rather) enough to live in Tuscany for th

e past 5 years. I've learned which places are great but only warrant half an afternoon (Leaning Tower) and which places deserve more than a cursory glance between tour bus stops (Siena). I've learned that the Uffizi is great, if you like art, but if you're not into it, then skip it, and that if you're looking for a handmade leather bag, the Florence markets are the worst place to go. I know where the best seafood, steak, pizza, pasta, and kid-friendly restaurants are. And if you're looking for romance on a budget, I've got you covered there too. And because I'm an expat myself, I've had to travel to Canada, via the USA, or not, with kids, or without, and can offer you advice on travelling, packing, and even travel documentation too. Thinking about getting married in Italy, or gaining your Italian citizenship? Forget red - I might be able to help you get through the rainbow of bureaucracy! Travel Tips and Advice are free here. I believe that knowledge is free. If you do find though that tips and advice are not enough, message me and we can work something out. I want you to enjoy yourself here as much as I do. :)

Oh no!!!! And here I am at work today.
29/01/2015

Oh no!!!! And here I am at work today.

If you thought Florentine fashion fever was fading after all the Pitti Uomo commotion—think again!

The 'silver' edition of Vintage Selection is happening *NOW* at Stazione Leopolda. Get more details about this event & other top picks for the coming days in the latest edition of TF Weekly! ---> http://theflr.net/weekly

Buongiorno a tutti! What are your plans for the day? Ours have all been foiled by a flu going around. 😷
25/01/2015

Buongiorno a tutti!

What are your plans for the day? Ours have all been foiled by a flu going around. 😷

Matera is on my list of places to visit in Italy. I have friends from there, the food is supposed to be amazing, the sur...
21/01/2015

Matera is on my list of places to visit in Italy. I have friends from there, the food is supposed to be amazing, the surrounding area is gorgeous, and they have the biggest living nativity scene in Italy during the Christmas season. What's not to like?

This Italian region has a wild beauty that can seem otherworldly: http://tandl.me/1J8gsnw

Photo courtesy of : Matera, Italy

How many have you had today? ☕️?☕️☕️?☕️☕️☕️?
19/01/2015

How many have you had today?

☕️?

☕️☕️?

☕️☕️☕️?

Ok so it must be fate. Just this morning I saw we had a panforte leftover from a Christmas basket that some friends had ...
17/01/2015

Ok so it must be fate. Just this morning I saw we had a panforte leftover from a Christmas basket that some friends had given us and decided to have a little taste.
....it is now 5pm and I've eaten half. All in small slices mind you.

Imagine figs, nuts, and a delicious blend of cinnamon and other spices all together in a small, sticky, "bread" like cake. Don't knock it till you've tried it.

I might be making this in the summer! ;)

Do you know the story behind the well-known Panforte cake? Learn how to prepare it here: http://bit.ly/PanforteRecipe

[Photo credits: Alice del Re - Panelibrienuvole]

Tuscany has so many beautiful places to visit. And don't get me started on the food! (Or wine!)
17/01/2015

Tuscany has so many beautiful places to visit. And don't get me started on the food! (Or wine!)

Are you looking for a day trip from Pisa or Florence? Check out this: http://bit.ly/SanMiniatoDayTrip

[Photo Credits: Stefano Dellepiane http://ow.ly/h1wUS]

We've gone every year for the past three years and I see no reason not to go this year! There are traditional food booth...
28/11/2014

We've gone every year for the past three years and I see no reason not to go this year!

There are traditional food booths set up and you can sample till your hearts' content. A lot of vendors are from right around Lucca and the surrounding areas like Gombitelli and Garfagnana but there are also those from a bit further away.

Well worth the visit though! Go in the morning and have an early lunch then spend the afternoon wandering around Lucca center. You will not regret it.

Il Desco in Lucca welcomes visitors every weekend till December 8 with local food and other specialities! What's your favorite Tuscan food?

Here's a great opportunity for someone looking for a way to work in Italy for a while!
27/11/2014

Here's a great opportunity for someone looking for a way to work in Italy for a while!

Shout if you love Florence!!!

The Florentine is looking for enthusiastic interns for the winter/spring season.
You must:
- be a native English speaker and possess intermediate to advanced Italian;
- have excellent writing and editing skills;
- be enthusiastic, energetic and bursting with ideas;
- be social media savvy.

Please send CVs and writing samples to redazione[at]theflorentine.net.

(We will only contact candidates who tick all the aforesaid boxes!)

Read all about it here: http://theflr.net/bzfnc5

O.M.G ...that is all... ;)
27/11/2014

O.M.G
...that is all... ;)

On December 6 and 7, in Piazza del Campo in Siena you will find all the finest food of Tuscany. See you there (from 8am to 8pm)!

Siena - Mercato nel Campo [Photo Credits: Terre di Siena]

Good news! Saturnia is truly a gem at any time of the year.
26/11/2014

Good news! Saturnia is truly a gem at any time of the year.

Fresh updates from Saturnia hot springs: after the damages caused by the floods, the Cascate del Mulino in Saturnia are back! To help the Maremma and Tuscany, spread the word!

Manciano Tuscany [Photo Credits: Jacqueline Poggi http://bit.ly/1zupncY]

I can't wait! Not only is Carnevale in Viareggio loads of fun, it's also low season so you save big time! Travelling in ...
14/11/2014

I can't wait! Not only is Carnevale in Viareggio loads of fun, it's also low season so you save big time!

Travelling in the low season has it's perks. Let me know how I can help! ;)

Viareggio Carnival is one of the most famous carnival parade in Europe and it takes place every year in February.
Will we see you there in 2015?
For info and tips, read here: http://bit.ly/1xEdClK

[Photo Credits: stilyoung http://ow.ly/gVeo6]

Have you been to any of these?
11/11/2014

Have you been to any of these?

The new Michelin guide to the best Italian restaurants in 2015 for the first time assigns several stars to restaurants in Tuscany. Read which ones in our post.

A big thank you to all of our vets. Lest we forget.
11/11/2014

A big thank you to all of our vets. Lest we forget.

Have you ever been to Pitigliano? It's close to Saturnia and one of the most amazing cities you will ever see. Driving u...
10/11/2014

Have you ever been to Pitigliano? It's close to Saturnia and one of the most amazing cities you will ever see. Driving up to it at night with the while city built into the tuffo and lit up, seemingly by candles, is spectacular.

Pitigliano has a Jewish Ghetto and kosher wine. One of the very few places you can find it.

Definitely worth a visit if you're planning on South Tuscany!

Buon lunedì dalla piccola Gerusalemme (Pitigliano)

How to Have Lunch in the Center of Florence for less than €10 http://wp.me/p3s9Lv-iM
03/11/2014

How to Have Lunch in the Center of Florence for less than €10 http://wp.me/p3s9Lv-iM

An impromptu day trip to Florence led us to come up with the cheapest way to have lunch in the center of Florence for less than €10 with a view of the Ponte Vecchio. I'm not kidding I swear! Not only did we find free parking ("che c**o!" as they say, colloquially, in Italian) but we also had amazing weather and a not-quite-so-crowded city center to wander around in. [ 771 more words. ]

Ciao a tutti! Any photography lovers out there? I know I love discovering out if the way places to photograph here in It...
26/10/2014

Ciao a tutti!

Any photography lovers out there? I know I love discovering out if the way places to photograph here in Italy.

Have you been to any of these 5 hidden away gems? The fifth one is my favorite. 😊

Top 5 secret and unconventional locations for photography lovers in Tuscany.

I'm definitely going to go see this. Have any of you been already?
21/10/2014

I'm definitely going to go see this. Have any of you been already?

The magnificent pavement in the Complesso Duomo di Siena in will remain completely visible until October 27th, only.

Do not miss the chance to see it!

For more info: http://bit.ly/1t58nJv

Be careful on the train everyone! This could be YOU! 😉
21/10/2014

Be careful on the train everyone! This could be YOU! 😉

(Wo)man on the Street Series: Bathrooms http://wp.me/p3s9Lv-i3
19/10/2014

(Wo)man on the Street Series: Bathrooms http://wp.me/p3s9Lv-i3

Have you ever found yourself out and about and needing to go to the bathroom - RIGHT NOW? You have? Well, read on, because going to the bathroom in Italy is one of the most frightening experiences you will ever face in your life. And no, I'm not exaggerating. Qualify your statement please, Hayley. OK. One of the many things that I still fail to reconcile about life here in Italy is the absolute opposite mentalities regarding bathrooms in private homes (spotless and often cleaned DAILY) and those in public (the exact opposite of those private). [ 858 more words. ]

got my mom to try the bidet and now she wants one at home! Don't knock it til you try it.. ;)
18/10/2014

got my mom to try the bidet and now she wants one at home!

Don't knock it til you try it.. ;)

The use of bidet is not popular in the US, but according to Kohler, which is the largest manufacturer of bidets in the US, more elders are starting to use it.

We're planning an upcoming tour of this area in the spring. Who wants to join us?
18/10/2014

We're planning an upcoming tour of this area in the spring. Who wants to join us?

Un panorama toscano (buon sabato)

If you're planning your trip to Tuscany be sure to plan a visit to a few of these gems!
17/10/2014

If you're planning your trip to Tuscany be sure to plan a visit to a few of these gems!

Find out the top 2014 small towns in that you should include in your itinerary: http://bit.ly/1rkJGZb

Murlo [Photo Credits: Phillip Capper http://bit.ly/1ryRYgC]

Carnevale in Viareggio is about to leave tradition and stop holding a parade on Fat Tuesday (Martedi Grasso) moving it i...
13/10/2014

Carnevale in Viareggio is about to leave tradition and stop holding a parade on Fat Tuesday (Martedi Grasso) moving it instead to the last Saturday in February. Carnevale has been in fiscal danger for years - is this change for the better? What do you think? Better to change in the face of closure, or stay the course for an over 100 year old tradition?

Non c'e' piu un corso Martedi Grasso? Che ne pensate?

L’inizio resta fissato domenica 1 febbraio. Il giorno di martedì grasso festa in maschera alla Cittadella

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone! What are you thankful for?
12/10/2014

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving everyone!

What are you thankful for?

Buongiorno! Nothing like a nice, warm, frothy latte macchiato in the morning to get your day started. On my way home now...
11/10/2014

Buongiorno! Nothing like a nice, warm, frothy latte macchiato in the morning to get your day started.

On my way home now from TBD2014. What a fantastic experience. Lots of opportunities for collaboration - well worth the sore feet! :)

Getting ready for Meet Your Blogger Day at TBD-Italy in Rimini! My day is lookin' busy!!
10/10/2014

Getting ready for Meet Your Blogger Day at TBD-Italy in Rimini! My day is lookin' busy!!

What's that song Aretha Franklin sang? Oh yah....Respect! Come on people. At least throw your garbage in the trash can. ...
09/10/2014

What's that song Aretha Franklin sang?

Oh yah....

Respect!

Come on people. At least throw your garbage in the trash can. :(

Aperitivo sponsored by Lazio tourist board. They had me at free wine. ;)Ok ok jokes aside, it's also very good!
09/10/2014

Aperitivo sponsored by Lazio tourist board. They had me at free wine. ;)

Ok ok jokes aside, it's also very good!

A few pics from my first day at the conference that starts tomorrow. I'm staying at a beautiful hotel in Cesenatico whic...
08/10/2014

A few pics from my first day at the conference that starts tomorrow. I'm staying at a beautiful hotel in Cesenatico which is about a half hour from Rimini. It's a cute beach town a little bit like Viareggio.

Looking forward to the welcome aperitivo tonight but I am nervous. Not a huge "networker"!! Wish me luck! :)

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