Tuscany Vacation Guide

Bars in Florence

Aug 11th, 2011 by A Traveller Through Tuscany

Nightlife in Florence is quite exciting and as evidence of this is the vast number of bars, pubs and clubs. There are different kinds of bars in Florence; some are exclusively wine bars serving the regional wines while others have a well-stocked bar with an extensive offering of liquors, international beers, wines and cocktails, making them very appealing to the large number of foreign tourists and students in Florence.

Some of the best places to go out into the night to enjoy the bars and sample what the night has to offer are listed here: Needless to say, a vacation in Tuscany wouldn’t be complete if one didn’t also experience the bars in Florence at night.

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Nightlife in Florence

Aug 9th, 2011 by A Traveller Through Tuscany

As evening falls, Florence takes on a completely different look and atmosphere from the serene and relaxed ambiance of the day. The city becomes a classic example of Old World meets New World where people know how to party and where you’ll see leggy blond girls partying hard with the handsome Italian men. Nightlife in Florence is hot and trendy and the city buzzes with excitement as the sun sets largely due to its huge foreign student population. Add to this, the tourists who flock to Florence and the local Florentines who want to get out in the evening. Nightlife in Florence presents a different world altogether. You should not miss the opportunity to enjoy the nightlife in Florence, to do so would be just plain silly.

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The Boboli Gardens in Florence

Aug 9th, 2011 by A Traveller Through Tuscany

What should you do while in Florence? Spend an lovely afternoon strolling around the Boboli Gardens, a 16th century garden with sculptures created between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Boboli Gardens are located behind the Pitti Palace. This is a wonderful example of an Italian garden, something not to be missed on your vacation in Tuscany. Enjoy a coffee on the terrace of the cafe with a great view over the Arno River. There is a 9 euro entrance fee to get into the Boboli Gardens.

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Best Restaurants in Florence

Aug 8th, 2011 by A Traveller Through Tuscany

One of the best experiences when you travel to Italy is the chance to eat Italian cuisine on a daily basis for the length of your holiday. Italian cuisine is one of the most famous in the world, made the world over; it is rich, varied, healthy and offers an unforgettable dining experience at each meal. If you are a food lover touring Italy, then you must embark on a culinary journey to Tuscany, and experience all the wonders this particular style of Italian culinary experience can offer. I’ll take on a few of the restaurants in the Tuscany region (in my estimation: II Latini, Harry’s Bar and II Chicco di Caffe) that you

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Video from Tuscany

Aug 8th, 2011 by A Traveller Through Tuscany

A gorgeous video on Tuscany, a place to visit before you die. Add to your bucket list. Enjoy the music also. If you haven’t gone to Tuscany – anywhere in the region yet, you will after you see this.

I thought this was a really good video on Tuscany and I should share it with you.