Are you trying to book for your international flight to Tuscany for your upcoming vacation? I’m based in Tuscany with my family, and I’ve taken numerous flights in and out of Tuscany during my 2+ decades here as a student, solo traveler, cycling guide, trip planner, and resident. While I’ve lost count long ago, I’ve
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Ciao! Are you day-tripping to Florence and feeling a little stressed about driving in and parking in the city? Does the thought of navigating Florence’s streets, trying to find parking, and avoiding the dreaded ZTL make you sweat? If you answered si (yes) to either of those questions, don’t fret! I’m a Tuscan local and
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Are you in Florence (or heading there soon) and dreaming of a day trip to the colorful villages of the Cinque Terre? The colorful cliffside villages, breathtaking views from the hikes between the five villages, freshly baked focaccia and handmade pesto… I’m a mamma of three living in Tuscany and I’ve been helping plan trips
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Grazie to local Tuscan Suzanne Talenti for this guide to Florence SMN train station! Arriving in Florence by train? Taking the train from Florence to Rome, Venice or Milan? Here is my guide to Florence, Italy’s most important train station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella. I have been taking trains in and out of Santa Maria
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If you’re flying to Italy to visit Florence (David! Uffizi! Gelato! Michelangelo! Ponte Vecchio!) or other destinations in Tuscany, chances are you’ve looked at using the Florence International Airport. In general, it’s an easy and stress-free airport to use if you’re visiting Florence and the Tuscan countryside. It’s small, close to Florence, and easily connected
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Updated June 10, 2026 Ciao! If you’re here, you’ve either: Either way, I’ve got answers for you! I’m a Tuscan local with 2+ decades of experience renting cars in Italy and driving all over the Italian peninsula (and the islands!). I also help travelers plan trips to Italy and I often get questions about Florence
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Are you dreaming of a visit to Tuscany but don’t want to drive? Tuscany, one of Italy’s loveliest (and most popular) regions is really made for driving… zipping around in a FIAT 500 over rolling hills, and past vineyards, charming hilltop villages, beach towns, and incredible cities like Florence and Siena. But, if you don’t
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Are you flying into Pisa and trying to figure out how you’ll get to your hotel in Florence? Don’t worry, you’ve got a few options, and I’ll go through them below. I have made the trip from the Pisa Airport to Florence many times – as a solo traveler, and with clients, friends, and my
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If you’re an Uber user in your home country, you probably are hoping to use it on your upcoming trip to Italy. Or, maybe you’re already here and desperately seeking a ride from the Florence train station to Piazzale Michelangelo for the sunset. Either way, you’ll want to look into an alternative (more on those
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Whether you’re planning a day trip to Venice or you’re just making your way up to Venice to continue your travels, you may be thinking about taking the train from Florence to Venice. Traveling from Florence to Venice by train (vs. car or bus) is a good idea because: In this guide, I’ll show you
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