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The Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River in Florence, Italy in September. Puffy clouds in the sky.

FLORENCE IN SEPTEMBER – A Local’s Guide (+ Free Printable Packing List)

White clouds fill the sky above the Ponte Vecchio, which reflects onto the Arno River in Florence, Italy.

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

People walking on a pedestrian street in Florence, Italy. The Duomo can be seen at the end of the street.

FLORENCE IN OCTOBER – A Local’s Advice + Printable Packing List

WHERE TO GO

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

LA PALAGINA – Our Morning on a Tuscan Farm

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!

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

WHAT TO SEE & DO NEAR FORTE DEI MARMI

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WHEN TO GO

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?

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

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

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ACCOMMODATION

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!

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!

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

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DINING

Hand holding cup of Badiani gelato in front of the shop in Florence, Italy.

BEST GELATO IN TUSCANY – I’ve Done the Research (& I Didn’t Mind)

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Cars are parked in a parking lot at Villa Costanza near Florence, Italy.

HOW TO PARK OUTSIDE FLORENCE & TAKE THE TRAM TO THE CENTER – Villa Costanza Quick Guide

View of Manarola's harbor from trail above the village in the Cinque Terre, Italy.

HOW TO TAKE A DAY TRIP TO THE CINQUE TERRE FROM FLORENCE – 4 Ways

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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! Read more about me here.

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