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View of the check-in desks at the Florence, Italy airport. There are people waiting in a line on the left. It's a small area.

Florence (Italy) Airport – Quick Guide for 2023-2024

A couple is waiting next to a white and red shuttle bus at the Florence airport. There is a waiting area with a tent on the left and a small building next to the bus on the right.

Florence (Italy) Airport Car Rental in 2023 – Step-By-Step (+ Helpful Tips)

Main square in Gaiole in Chianti in Tuscany. You can see olive trees in planters on the right, people walking at the far end of the square, and colorful buildings on either side. Sunny day.

Gaiole in Chianti – My Complete Guide to the Tiny Tuscan Village

Red grapes on the vine are ready to be harvested in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.

Visiting Chianti During the Grape Harvest

View of Brolio castle and its gardens from the terrace

Visiting Brolio Castle (Castello di Brolio) with Kids

Iconic Trees in Tuscany + Where to Photograph Them

Looking through a large wine barrel at the countryside and vineyards in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy.

Tuscany Without a Car – Transport Options + Where to Stay

Pedestrian center of Castellina in Chianti in Tuscany, Italy. You can see stone buildings and in the foreground a restaurant with an outdoor eating area.

Castellina in Chianti with Kids – The Best Things to Do with Your Family

Rooster sculpture on display outside a restaurant in Italy.

Castellina in Chianti – All You Need to Know for Your 2023 Visit

Boy pretending to kick Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Leaning Tower of Pisa with Kids – 10 Tips for Your Visit

Boy looking at bell at the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. You can see baptistery and Duomo in the background.

Pisa with Kids – Guide from a Mom in Tuscany

Boy exploring the tombs at the Camposanto in Pisa, Italy. You can see frescoes on the wall in the background.

My Top 5 Things to Do in Pisa in 2023 (Including the Leaning Tower)

View of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

23 Leaning Tower of Pisa Facts – For Travelers and Students (with Sources)

View of the Duomo, city, and surrounding Tuscan countryside from the top of Giotto's bell tower in Florence, Italy.

Giotto’s Bell Tower – Our Favorite Climb In Florence (2023)

Front entrance of Pisa airport on a cloudy day.

How to Get From the Pisa Airport to Florence – Find the Best Option for You!

beach with red lifeguard boat on sand in forte dei marmi, italy

Forte dei Marmi, Italy – Planning Your 2023 Visit to the Luxe Seaside Town

Colorful fresh pasta drying on racks. You can see people around the rack working on rolling out more pasta dough.

Toscana Mia – An In-Home Cooking Class in Chianti

View of Florence, Italy's Ponte Vecchio bridge on a sunny day. You can see puffy white clouds and there are buildings on both sides of the river.

UBER in Florence, Italy – It’s NOT the UBER You Know and Love

Colorful vineyard in Tuscany on a cloudy day.

Tuscany in Fall – A Local’s Guide

Man walking in Piazza del Castello in Montemerano, Tuscany. It's a cloudy day.

Montemerano – A Delightful Village Near Saturnia Hot Springs

View of Michelangelo statue in Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. It's a sunny day. You can see cars parked in the piazzale in the background on the right.

Visiting Piazzale Michelangelo with Kids – Tips from a Local Mom

View of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo on a sunny winter day.

Piazzale Michelangelo – Your Guide for 2023 (By a Local Mom)

How to Skip the Line to See the Statue of David (2023 Update)

View of Ponte Vecchio from upper floor of Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

The 16 Best Views of Florence – A Local Mom’s Picks

Boy looks at model in Galileo Museum in Florence, Italy.

Galileo Museum in Florence – Tips + Our Experience

Boy standing in Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy.

Florence to Venice Train – Step-By-Step + Photos

Transport options signs in front of you when you walk into arrivals area of Florence airport

How to Get From the Florence Airport to the City Center

Boys sitting on grass overlooking the back of Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy

Visiting the Boboli Gardens with Kids – A Local Family’s Tips & Advice

People sitting in the Cascate del Mulino hot springs in Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy.

9 Helpful Tips for Visiting the Saturnia Hot Springs

View of the Val d'Orcia in Spring in Tuscany.

Tuscany in Spring – Where to Go + Travel Planning Tips (from a Local)

Child dances behind a light display at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Italy.

8 Best Florence Museums for Kids – A Local Family’s Recommendations

Iris garden in Florence, Italy on a sunny day.

8 Best Gardens in Florence, Italy – Which to Visit & When (+ Map)

Olive grove and golden grasses on a sunny day in the summer in Tuscany, Italy.

Tuscany in Summer – Where to Go + Travel Planning Tips (From a Local)

Armor on display inside the Stibbert Museum in Florence, Italy.

The Stibbert Museum – A Florence ‘Hidden Gem’ You Shouldn’t Miss!

Cypress trees line on the sides of a road in the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany, Italy

9 Most Romantic Places in Tuscany

Country road in Tuscany, Italy. Vineyards on both sides and puffy white clouds in the blue sky.

Tuscany Car Rental – 16 Important Tips to Read Before You Rent Your Car in Tuscany!

The Best Gelato in Florence – A Local’s Picks for 2023

boy feeding goat at zoo di pistoia in italy

Exploring the Zoo di Pistoia (Pistoia Zoo) in 2023 – All You Need To Know For Your Visit

Dogfish sculpture at Pinocchio Park in Collodi, Italy. Surrounded by bamboo forest. You can see people walking inside the mouth near the teeth. The dogfish is spraying water from its spout into the large pond in front of it.

Pinocchio Park – Advice For Your Visit From A Mom In Tuscany

Cerreto Guidi – A 2023 Guide to the Tiny Tuscan Village

Boys walking in the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy.

9 Tips for Visiting Siena with Kids – Including our Favorite Things to Do!

Storefront of Todo Modo Dilà children's bookstore in Florence, Italy.

A Local Mom’s 31 Best Things to Do in Florence with Kids

Entrance to the Leonardo Interactive Museum in Florence, Italy.

Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Florence) – Is It Worth a Visit?

How to Beat the Heat in Florence – Surviving the Hot Summer Days

Italian Supermarkets – A Visitor’s Guide + Helpful Tips

San Donato in Poggio – A Tiny, Lively Chianti Village

Toy Stores in Florence, Italy – Our Family’s Top 5

The 11 Places to See the Art of Michelangelo in Florence + Map & Checklist

The Medici In Florence – Where To See Their Influence + Map

2023 Michelin Star Restaurants in Tuscany + Tips and Map