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Hand holds up gelato cone in Florence. On right is sign with gelato flavors.

THE BEST GELATO IN FLORENCE – A Local’s Picks for 2025

Updated February 5, 2025 I imagine asking someone from Florence where to get the best…

Boys stand at edge of large pile of salt at the Saline di Volterra in Tuscany, Italy.

SALINE DI VOLTERRA – Visiting the Salt Mountain with Kids

If you happen to be in the area with your family, the Museum of Volterra’s…

Boys run into an archway of a building. Colorful laundry hanging from an upper floor of the building.

A DAY IN VOLTERRA – With Elementary-Age Kids

Volterra doesn’t scream ‘kid-friendly.’ It doesn’t have the towers of San Gimignano, the farm animals…

Boy in the pool and boy stands on the edge of the pool near him. Trees and rolling green hills of Tuscany in the background.

AGRITURISMO DIACCERONI – A Perfect Base In Tuscany For Families

Have you spent hours searching for the perfect agriturismo for your family’s stay in Tuscany?…

Boy pets a donkey behind a wooden fence on a farm in Tuscany, Italy.

LA PALAGINA – Our Morning on a Tuscan Farm

My 4-year-old son and I recently spent a morning exploring the farm at La Palagina…

AIRPORTS IN TUSCANY – Which One to Choose for Your Tuscany Trip

Are you trying to book for your international flight to Tuscany for your upcoming vacation? …

Boy looks at the HZERO train museum display from behind plexiglass.

HZERO MINIATURE TRAIN MUSEUM in Florence – Our Experience

Thinking of visiting Florence’s HZERO Miniature Train Museum, but aren’t sure if you should prioritize…

Boy looks at grapes on the vines in Tuscany, Italy.

CHIANTI WITH KIDS – A Local Mom’s Guide

A visit to Chianti likely brings to mind vineyards, red wine, and rolling hills… not…

Crowds of people wait in front of the Duomo in Florence, Italy. It's a sunny, summer day with some whispy white clouds in the sky. The Duomo and its dome tower in the background.

FLORENCE IN AUGUST – An Intro to Inferno?

If you’ve followed my advice or read any of my guides, you know that I…

Santa Croce square in Florence, Italy on a cloudy day in April. People are walking in the square and sitting on benches on the edges of the square. Santa Croce church at the far end of the piazza.

FLORENCE IN APRIL – A Local’s Guide

April used to be low season in Florence. You could enjoy having quiet dinners in…

Boy makes red, green, and blue shadows against the wall at the Museum of Illusions in Florence, Italy.

FLORENCE’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS – Our Family’s Experience

Are you trying to decide if you should visit Florence’s Museum of Illusions (Museo delle…

Sculpture models in an outdoor setting in Pietrasanta, Italy.

PIETRASANTA WITH KIDS – A Mom’s Guide to the Artsy Village

Is a visit to Pietrasanta on your wish list, but you’re not sure if there’s…

Gigantic tooth statue with a muscular man statue on top of it next to the bell tower in Pietrasanta, Tuscany.

PIETRASANTA HALF-DAY ITINERARY – Art, Views, & Food!

Are you thinking of visiting Pietrasanta? It’s definitely worth a visit, especially for a half…

Enormous frame frames a street in Pietrasanta, Italy. There are colorful umbrellas hanging across the street.

WHAT TO SEE & DO NEAR FORTE DEI MARMI

If you’re planning on spending time in Forte dei Marmi, know that it’s easy to…

Corner of pool, grassy area with umbrellas and loungers, and vineyard views at Castello del Nero in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.

WHERE TO STAY IN TUSCANY WITH KIDS – Family-Friendly Accommodations in Tuscany You’ll Love!

Ciao! Are you planning a trip to Tuscany with your family and feeling a little…

Sunny day with white clouds in Florence, Italy's Piazza della Signoria. Palazzo Vecchio and its Arnolfo Tower are in the center. People walk around the piazza in coats.

WHERE TO STAY IN FLORENCE WITH KIDS – A Local Mom’s Guide

Are you coming to Florence with your family and feeling overwhelmed trying to sort through…

Boy in red walks near the Duomo in Florence, Italy in March. There are others in the pedestrian area and the Duomo and dome looms in the background. There is a pedal cart bicycle in front of the Duomo.

FLORENCE IN MARCH – A Local’s Guide

Florence in March – yes or no? It all depends on what your vacation goals…

View of Florence Duomo and bell tower peeking between building and wall in the Boboli Gardens.

FREE SUNDAYS AT MUSEUMS IN TUSCANY

Unlike some places in the world that offer free museum entry (I’m lookin’ at you…

An empty Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy. One woman walks down hallway filled with busts and sculptures toward Michelangelo's David statue at the end. A few others look at the David statue.

FLORENCE IN FEBRUARY – A Local’s Guide

If you’re contemplating a February trip to Florence but can’t quite commit – I get…

Florence skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo in January. The Duomo and other monuments like the bell tower and Palazzo Vecchio's Arnolfo tower are visible. It's a sunny day with white clouds. No one is in the piazza.

FLORENCE IN JANUARY – A Local Dishes on What It’s Really Like

A January visit to Florence – yay or nay? It depends on what you’re looking…

CANDICE CRISCIONE

THE TUSCAN MOM

Ciao and welcome to our corner of Italy. I’m Candice, a mamma of three boys living in Tuscany. I’ve spent over two decades working and traveling all over Tuscany, and I look forward to sharing my Tuscany vacation planning and travel tips with you and giving you a glimpse of life in bella Toscana (beautiful Tuscany) – straight from Tuscany! Learn more about me here.