Volterra, Tuscany: History Writ Large
Barry Barford discovers a Tuscan town that has embraced tourism while preserving its cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
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Barry Barford discovers a Tuscan town that has embraced tourism while preserving its cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
We came here for a friend’s wedding in September and wished we’d stayed longer than the four days we allowed. One of Italy’s famous hill
Florence (aka Firenze) Italy in Tuscany is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. I usually avoid guided bus tours, but for this trip we
Last week someone asked me what is my favorite travel movie? Well that is really hard to do as they are so many amazing movies
A new form of hotel is becoming popular in a number of small Italian towns: Hotels that are nearly invisible because their rooms are scattered
(View of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo) It’s hard to imagine a prettier setting for an historic city than the heart of Tuscany; that’s where you’ll find Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and…
Barry Barford discovers a Tuscan town that has embraced tourism while preserving its cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
We came here for a friend’s wedding in September and wished we’d stayed longer than the four days we allowed.
Florence (aka Firenze) Italy in Tuscany is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. I usually avoid guided bus tours,
Last week someone asked me what is my favorite travel movie? Well that is really hard to do as they
A new form of hotel is becoming popular in a number of small Italian towns: Hotels that are nearly invisible
(View of Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo) It’s hard to imagine a prettier setting for an historic city than the heart of Tuscany; that’s where you’ll find Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and…