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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? …
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…
CHIANTI WITH KIDS – A Local Mom’s Guide
A visit to Chianti likely brings to mind vineyards, red wine, and rolling hills… not…
FLORENCE IN AUGUST – An Intro to Inferno?
If you’ve followed my advice or read any of my guides, you know that I…
FLORENCE IN APRIL – A Local’s Guide
April used to be low season in Florence. You could enjoy having quiet dinners in…
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…
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…
PIETRASANTA HALF-DAY ITINERARY – Art, Views, & Food!
Are you thinking of visiting Pietrasanta? It’s definitely worth a visit, especially for a half…
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…
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…
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…
FLORENCE IN MARCH – A Local’s Guide
Florence in March – yes or no? It all depends on what your vacation goals…
FREE SUNDAYS AT MUSEUMS IN TUSCANY
Unlike some places in the world that offer free museum entry (I’m lookin’ at you…
FLORENCE IN FEBRUARY – A Local’s Guide
If you’re contemplating a February trip to Florence but can’t quite commit – I get…
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…
FLORENCE IN SEPTEMBER – A Local’s Guide (+ Free Printable Packing List)
Florence in September is the stuff movies are made of… cool morning strolls, sunny days…
BOLGHERI WITH KIDS – Wine Not?
See what I did there? If you’re thinking of visiting Bolgheri with kids, my guess…
WHERE TO STAY IN SAN GIMIGNANO WITH KIDS
The Tuscan countryside around San Gimignano is a popular base for families exploring Tuscany. And…
MARINA DI PIETRASANTA – Spend a Day at the Beach in Tuscany
If you’re in Florence, Lucca, Pisa, or the Tuscan countryside and are looking for a…
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.