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12 FUN & EASY Day Trips from Florence with Kids
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Packing List for Visiting Florence in the Winter + Printable Checklist!
A local’s guide to packing for Florence in the winter. I’ll walk you through a…
Visiting the Val d’Orcia in Tuscany – Where to Go + Helpful Tips
Are you planning a visit to the Val d’Orcia (aka Valdorcia, Orcia Valley) on your…
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Are you visiting the Val d’Orcia and wondering if Monticchiello deserves some of your precious…
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Florence in December – Your Complete Guide for 2023 (written by a local)
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Tuscany’s Giardino dei Tarocchi (Tarot Garden) – Quick Guide + 2 Mistakes We Made
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Florence (Italy) Airport – Quick Guide for 2023-2024
If you’re flying to Italy to visit Florence (David! Uffizi! Gelato! Michelangelo! Ponte Vecchio!) or…
Florence (Italy) Airport Car Rental in 2023 – Step-By-Step (+ Helpful Tips)
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Gaiole in Chianti – My Complete Guide to the Tiny Tuscan Village
Are you thinking about adding Gaiole in Chianti to your itinerary but aren’t sure if…
Visiting Chianti During the Grape Harvest
Question: What’s more incredible than drinking Chianti Classico wine? Answer: Drinking Chianti Classico wine at a…
Visiting Brolio Castle (Castello di Brolio) with Kids
Visiting a castle is always a hit with kids, so make sure you stop at…
Iconic Trees in Tuscany + Where to Photograph Them
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Tuscany Without a Car – Transport Options + Where to Stay
Are you dreaming of a visit to Tuscany but don’t want to drive? Tuscany, one…
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.