Info About, For or On Italy

Info on Notice

2009-09-29T07:02:00.004+02:00

NOTICE

It is taking me longer to migrate my previous blog entries from Moving2Italy2 to this blog. I regret this delay. Therefore, I am asking my readers to go to Moving2Italy2 for current blog entries about Tuscany and Italy.

Here are two blog entries from that blog that I am updating on a regular basis:

Info on webcams in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-09-09T06:19:00.002+02:00

Here are some links for webcams in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

WEBCAMS IN SOME CITIES OF TUSCANY/TOSCANA

CORTONA

LIVE WEBCAM in Cortona – Source: CORTONAWEB – In multiple languages

FIRENZE/FLORENCE

Florence City web cam, Italy - "Live webcam from Florence, Tuscany, Italy" – Source: camvista.com – "watching the world by webcam" – In multiple languages
FLORENCE LIVE! – Source: ViewPoints – In English, Italian
Florence Webcam – View from "Kraft Hotel's rooftop, above the 5th floor, and pointed towards Florence center and Brunelleschi's Dome" – Source: Hotel Kraft Firenze – In multiple languages

GREVE IN CHIANTI

Greve in Chianti webcam – Source: Webcams.travel – "The Webcam Community" – In multiple languages

LIVORNO

Web Cam Comune Livorno – Source: WebCam Livorno – In Italian Only

LUCCA

Lucca – Source: MeteoLucca.it – In Italian Only

PISA

Pisa city centre web cam, Italy – Source: camvista.com – "watching the world by webcam" – In multiple languages

PORTO SAN STEFANO

Porto San Stefano – Source: Comune di Monte Argentario

SIENA

Duomo di Siena – Source: Siena On Line

WEBCAMS ACROSS TUSCANY/TOSCANA

Tuscany – views from 60 webcams (+ or - on any given day) in Tuscany – Source: Webcam Galore – In English, German, Italian
Tuscany – "WebCams Weather Forecasts" – views from 95 weather webcams (+ or - on any given day) in Tuscany – Source: Italy section of The Globe Holidays Project – In multiple languages
Webcam in Toscana – This portion of the web site is In Italian Only – Source: intoscana.it – "Official Tuscany Web Site" – In multiple languages

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

* = Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event that you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 9 September 2009: mercoledì, 9 settembre 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.
"Dimmi chi sono, no chi era."
"Tell me who I am, not who I was."

Please read my wife's blog about our life with photographs in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Info on outlets in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-08-26T04:27:00.012+02:00

Here are some links for outlets in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

OUTLET CENTERS/MALLS – MULTIPLE STORES

THE | MALL – LOCATION: Exit Incisa off of the A1, direction Pontassieve/Leccio – south of Firenze/Florence – In Arabic, Chinese, English, French. German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

From the Home Page, please click on "THE LOCATION"

McArthurGlen Barberino Outlet – LOCATION: Exit Barberino del Mugello off of the A1, direction Barberino del Mugello (FI) – north of Firenze/Florence – In English, Italian

HOW TO REACH US

Valdichiana Outlet Village – Please check web site for hours of operation – LOCATION: Exit Valdichiana off of the A1, direction Foiano della Chiana (AR) – south of Firenze/Florence – In English, German, Italian

How to reach us

INDIVIDUAL OUTLETS

Prada (I Pellettieri d'Italia) – Please scroll down to store name – Location: Levanella (AR), località of Montevarchi – Source: Tuscany shopping subsection of TUSCANY within the DESTINATIONS section of concierge.com – "inspired travel starts here"
PRATESI – Men and Women's shoes

Locations in Tuscany: Ambra (AR), Radda in Chianti (SI), Monteriggioni (SI)

LISTS

Factory outlet Tuscany - Siena - Lucca - Pisa – Source: Factory Outlet Italy – In English, German, Italian
intoscana.it – "Official Website of Tuscany" – Primarily in English, Italian with a drop down menu of other language choices

Outlets in Tuscany – Source: abc Tuscany.com – "travel guide to Tuscany Italy"
Tuscany – Source: PrimeItaly.com – "A chance to get a taste the real Italy"

BLOG ENTRIES/DISCUSSIONS

Outlet Shopping Itinerary in Tuscany – Source: Experience Tuscany – "Travel to Tuscany without leaving your home…blog!"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Info on Market Days - Outdoor Markets in Tuscany *, dated Friday, May 16, 2008

Info on outlets in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-08-26T04:27:00.010+02:00

Here are some links for outlets in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

OUTLET CENTERS/MALLS – MULTIPLE STORES

THE | MALL – LOCATION: Exit Incisa off of the A1, direction Pontassieve/Leccio – south of Firenze/Florence – In Arabic, Chinese, English, French. German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

From the Home Page, please click on "THE LOCATION"

McArthurGlen Barberino Outlet – LOCATION: Exit Barberino del Mugello off of the A1, direction Barberino del Mugello (FI) – north of Firenze/Florence – In English, Italian

HOW TO REACH US

Valdichiana Outlet Village – Please check web site for hours of operation – LOCATION: Exit Valdichiana off of the A1, direction Foiano della Chiana (AR) – south of Firenze/Florence – In English, German, Italian

How to reach us

INDIVIDUAL OUTLETS

Prada (I Pellettieri d'Italia) – Please scroll down to store name – Location: Levanella (AR), località of Montevarchi – Source: Tuscany shopping subsection of TUSCANY within the DESTINATIONS section of concierge.com – "inspired travel starts here"
PRATESI – Men and Women's shoes

Locations in Tuscany: Ambra (AR), Radda in Chianti (SI), Monteriggioni (SI)

LISTS

Factory outlet Tuscany - Siena - Lucca - Pisa – Source: Factory Outlet Italy – In English, German, Italian
intoscana.it – "Official Website of Tuscany" – Primarily in English, Italian with a drop down menu of other language choices

Outlets in Tuscany – Source: abc Tuscany.com – "travel guide to Tuscany Italy"
Tuscany – Source: PrimeItaly.com – "A chance to get a taste the real Italy"

BLOG ENTRIES/DISCUSSIONS

Outlet Shopping Itinerary in Tuscany – Source: Experience Tuscany – "Travel to Tuscany without leaving your home…blog!"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Info on Market Days - Outdoor Markets in Tuscany *, dated Friday, May 16, 2008

Info on venues for "English" language movies and cinema in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-08-19T06:55:00.007+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 5 September 2009)

Here are some links on venues (places to go) for "English" language movies and cinema in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

LOCATIONS

FIRENZE

Odeon Original Sound – Source: The Florence Newspaper
English Language Cinemas in Florence – Source: Florence Accom section of Italy Accom
English Language Cinema in Tuscany – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

PISA

AAFES Movie Theatre at Camp Darby – NOTE: Access to this military base and its facilities are restricted to USA/NATO military personnel, dependents and their guests. USA/NATO military personnel and dependents must present current and valid identification cards and all guests must have with them a valid picture identification, e.g., passport, carta d'identica (identity) card, etc. to gain admittance onto Camp Darby.

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

* = Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using .

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event that you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

That's it for Wednesday, 19 August 2009: mercoledì, 19 agosto 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.
"Essi sincero e vai con Dio."
"Be sincere and go with God."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 5 September 2009)

Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-08-12T05:15:00.005+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 17 August 2009)

Here are some links for food and grocery stores (supermarket retail chain operation) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

FOOD AND GROCERY STORES (AKA SUPERMERCATI)

LISTS

Business - Grocery shopping – Source: intoscana.it – "Official Tuscany Web Site " – In Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Hyper, Super and Minimarkets – Source: Tuscany Net

NOTE: The lists above and the following section titled, "GROCERY STORES" are for medium to large chain food retailers in Tuscany and Italy. They are NOT an "alimentari" which is a small neighborhood grocery store (mom and pop or independent grocery store operation).

Supermercati - Centri Commerciali – This listing is In Italian Only – Source: TuscanyPass.com – "Getting the most out of Tuscany" – English version / Saimicadove.it – "Il Portale per Vivere la Toscana" – Italian Version

NOTE: This specific listing contains grocery/food stores of all sizes and some are not associated with medium to large scale retail chain operation. This listing is from the Italian version of the web site.

GROCERY STORES IN TUSCANY/IOSCANA: MEDIUM TO LARGE SCALE RETAIL CHAIN OPERATION – Please note: The physical size of the store ranges from small (store front) to very large either stand-alone building or located in a commercial center

Carrefour Italia – In Italian Only – Subsidiary of Carrefour

On the main page, please click on the "Carrefour" logo at the bottom of the page and then on the next screen, please click on "Dove Siamo" (Where we are) on the dark blue information bar. On the next screen, position your cursor over the Toscana (Tuscany region) and click once. Please position your cursor over the flashing "Carrefour" logo for the address, map location, hours of operation, driving directions, etc. of the Carrefour store in that city.

Conad – In Italian Only

On the main page, please click on "Scegli la tua provincia" (You choose your province)

COOP, iperCOOP (COOP Italia) – In Italian Only

On the main page, please click on "Scegli la tua provincia" (You choose your province)
PLEASE NOTE: Not all COOPs are the same and it can be confusing because the name is the same on all the signs you see and products that you buy in the specific store read COOP. Each COOP or iperCOOP belongs to a cooperative group, e.g., Unicoop Firenze, Coop Centro Italia, etc. and the various COOPs issue loyalty cards for their specific cooperative. Which means if you paid a one-time fee of €25 for a loyalty card for just one person at the COOP (Coop Centro Italia) in Cortona (AR), it is not valid at the iperCOOP (Unicoop Firenze) in Arezzo less than 32 KMs (20 miles) away. Be sure that if you purchase a COOP loyalty card, it is from the COOP that you do the most shopping at. Unlike in the USA, where you get multiple loyalty cards for family members and they are valid across the State or the nation, in Italy, it is entirely different situation.

DESPAR centro italia – In Italian Only – DESPAR ITALIA – part of SPAR INTERNATIONAL

Includes DESPAR or EUROSPAR stores
From the DESPAR centro italia web page, under "punti vendita" (sale points AKA store locations), please select the "province" in Tuscany/Toscana that you live in and after the screen refreshes, please select the "comune" that you live in, then a page of stores (results) will appear. Please select the store closest to you or the one that you want to go to.

DIMEGLIO – In Italian Only –

On the main page under "Trova il supermercato più vicino", please enter your "Comune, località..." and press "Trove" (find)
In the event it doesn't find your location, another screen will appear with the words "TROVA IL SUPERMERCATO DIMEGLIO PIU VINCINO A CASA TUA" on it and a map of regions where DIMEGLIO has stores located. Please enter your "Regione" (region), "Provincia" (province) and "Località" (locality) OR "Comune/Località" and press "Cerca" (ENTER/RETURN on your keyboard).

Esselunga – Primarily in Italian with some pages in English

On the main page, please click on "Punti vendita" (sale points AKA store locations) and then click on "Dove trovarci, quando siamo aperti" (Where to find to us, when we are open)

EuroSpin Group – "is the largest Italian group in the discount food channel."

On the main page, please click on "DOVE SIAMO" (Where we are). On the next screen, position your cursor over the Toscana (Tuscany region) and click once. Please position your cursor over the city on the Toscana region map and click once for the address, hours of operation, map location, driving directions, etc. of the store in that city.

LIDL – In Italian Only – discount supermarket chain, originated in Germany

For stores close to where you live, please click on "Lidl più vicino" on the lower right-side of the Home Page and enter your city and/or your C.A.P. AKA postal code (zipcode)

Pam – In Italian Only

On the main page, please click on "dove siamo" (Where we are)

Penny Market – In Italian Only – discount supermarket chain, originated in Germany

On main page, please click on Negozi (Stores)

Midal S.p.a Distribuzione Alimentari – In Italian Only

Includes Gusto sidis, sidisMini, sidis, MaxiSidis, superSidis , Ipersidis, IPERSHOP, Pantamarket

CEDI SISA CENTRO NORD – part of SISA – In Italian Only

On the main page, please click on "Supermercati" (Supermarkets). On the next screen, with the words "Punti Vendita" (sale points AKA store locations) on it. under the word "PROVINCIA", please select the Italian province you want to go to and press "Conferma" (Confirmation). When the name of the store appears on the next screen, click on the red button with the words "Vai a Scheda" on it, the address and phone numbers for the store will appear on the screen.

Sma S.p.A. – In Italian Only – part of Group Auchan – In English, French

On the main page, please click on "I nostri Supermercati" (Our Supermarkets). On the next screen, position your cursor over the word "Toscana" (Tuscany region) and click once. Please position your cursor over the name of the province on the Toscana region map and click once for the address, hours of operation, etc. of the store in that province.

Includes Punto,

STANDA SUPERMERCATI – In Italian Only

On the main page, please click on "punti vendita" (sale points AKA store locations in Tuscany and other regions in Italy). On the next screen, position your cursor over the word "Toscana" (Tuscany region) and click once. Please position your cursor over the red ball with the letter "i" in white on it next to the city in the province for information about the store, which days the specific store is open and hours of operation

RELATED INFORMATION

ARTICLES

Getting Food and Groceries in Italian Stores and Markets – By Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
Slow Travel – Source: Food Shops within Italy - Instructions for Visitors under the slow travel italy

Grocery Shopping in Italy (and France) – By Martha S. Taccarino

Shopping at the Large Supermarkets – By Pauline Kenny

BLOG ENTRY

Grocery Shopping in Tuscany – posted by Holly Jacobsen – Date: Monday, June 8, 2009 @ – Source: Sleeps 5 com (blog) – "travel for families with more than two children" – Web site: Sleep 5 com

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Info on Market Days - Outdoor Markets in Tuscany *, dated Friday, May 16, 2008

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 17 August 2009)

Info about refueling your rental car in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy

2009-08-05T05:04:00.005+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 August 2009)

Here are some links for refueling your rental car in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy:

REFUELING RENTAL CARS

Be sure to use and select the right fuel for your specific rental vehicle. If you have any doubts or questions (even, if you are at the right type of fuel pump for your rental car), please ask the service station attendant. In Italy, the attendant may be male or female.

The words at the service station for diesel are gasoil or diesel. There is a super and pricier diesel but your rental car does not usually require it unless specifically stated.
The words for lead free gasoline are “senza piombo benzina”.

Along the Autostrata, the service stations usually have an attendant that will operate the appropriate fuel pump. However, it is your responsibility to insure the attendant is pumping the right fuel type into your rental vehicle.
If you see the words, “Fai Da Te”, it means self service and you operate the fuel pump yourself. There is a "cassa" (cashier) located inside the service station and they can answer most questions. However, these individual may only speak Italian.

AFTER HOURS AND SUNDAY OPERATION AT SERVICE STATIONS

Depending on where you are, please be aware when refueling the rental/lease car on Sunday and after 7:00 PM (19:00) or there abouts at night, your American credit may not work. If you are on the Autostrada (Italy), there should be no problems. The fuel pumps at the small to medium size town service stations switch over from a international credit card validation to a local one. This has happened to us when we have traveled in France and Italy on Sunday and after closing hours (no attendant on duty).
You may see a service station with its lights on and a sign that has the words "APERTO" (open) or "APERTO SELF-SERVICE" or "24 ORE (hours)" on it but there is no service station attendant or "cassa" (cashier) on duty. However, these pumps usually have a central payment machine/device that will accept Euro (€) bills and Italian credit cards or European "smart" credit cards only.
Please be aware that many European credit cards have an embedded "smart" chip on the credit card in additional to the magnetic strip on the backside of the credit card. This "smart" chip technology allows European credit cards from outside of Italy to be used at service stations after hours and on Sunday. At this time, neither my wife nor myself have the newer credit cards now being issued in the USA that have the embedded "smart" chip technology.
If you have Euro (€) bills, the central payment machine/device will accept them. PLEASE NOTE: It has been my personal experience that most of these central payment machines/devices will NOT refund any overpayment for refueling. This means that if you only have a €50 (Euro) bill and only use, let say €35, out of the €50 to refuel you car, you will NOT get any change back!

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 August 2009)

Info on Destination Guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-07-29T06:57:00.002+02:00

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 August 2009)

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-07-22T20:15:00.004+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 August 2009)

Here are some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

BLOG ENTRIES (URLs) FOR TUSCANY/TOSCANA

Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Info about refueling your rental car in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy *, dated Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Info on Destination Guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Info on piazzas in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Info about bicycling in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Info on camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

RELATED BLOG ENTRIES (URLs) FOR ITALY

Info on Destination Guides for Italy *, dated Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Info on how to order coffee/expresso in Italy , dated Tuesday, August 28 2007
Info on traveling with your laptop to Italy and abroad *, dated Friday, August 10, 2007
Info on traveling with your translations cards to Italy and abroad *, dated Friday, July 20, 2007
Info about electrical plug adapters, power strips and voltage converters for Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Info on Travel Guides and Information for Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Info on the 20 Regions of Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Info about Cyber Cafes and Internet Points in Italy *, dated Friday, October 20, 2006
Info on Wi-Fi and Hotspots in Italy *, dated Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Info about Driving in Italy *, dated Friday, March 17, 2006
Info on Strikes, Demonstrations and Protest Marches In Italy , dated Saturday, November 26, 2005
Info on On-Line Route Planning and Maps of Italy *, dated Thursday, November 17, 2005
Info for Cell Phones in Italy and Europe *, dated Monday, November 14, 2005

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 August 2009)

Info About Ferries along the Amalfi Coast, to Sorrento, Capri and Naples, Italy

2009-07-15T22:45:00.000+02:00

Here are some links about ferries (traghetti), hydrofoils (aliscafi), along the Amalfi Coast and to Sorrento, Capri and Naples/Napoli, Italy in the region of Campania:

FERRY COMPANIES

caremar – In Italian Only
Coop. Sant'Andrea s.r.l. – In English, Italian
La Navigazione Libera del Golfo S.p.A. (LN)
Metrò del Mare – In English, Italian
Gruppo Alilauro

alicost – In Italian Only
aliLauro – In English, German, Italian
Alilauro-Gruson – In English, Italian
Linee Marittime Partenopee (L.M.P.) – In Italian Only

VOLAVIAMARE – In English, Italian

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about Ferries to and from Italy *, dated Friday, March 24, 2006

Info on piazzas in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-06-09T05:31:00.005+02:00

Here are some links for piazzas in Tuscany/Toscana:

INFORMATION

Piazza - Definition and Discussion – By Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com

PIAZZAS

TUSCANY/TOSCANA

Piazzas in Tuscany – Source: Things to do section of intoscana.it – "Official Tuscany Web Site" – In Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

BY PROVINCE

AREZZO

Piazza Grande – Source: Destinations section of Fodor's – "FOR CHOICE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES'

FIRENZE/FLORENCE

Monuments, Palaces and Piazzas to see in Florence – Source: visitFLORENCE – "... online travel guide for your vacation in Florence, Italy"
Piazza della Repubblica – Source: Florence section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian
Piazza Santa Croce – Source: Things To Do section of Travel + Leisure
Piazza della Signoria (Signoria Square) – Source: Florence section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian

LUCCA

Piazza dell'Anfiteatro – Source: Lucca section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian

PISA

Piazza dei Miracoli – Source: Pisa section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian
Piazza del Duomo in Pisa – Source: Piazzas of Italy section of ULTIMATE ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

SIENA

Piazza del Campo – Source: VIDEO section of concierge.com – "inspired travel starts here"
Piazza Del Campo – Source: Piazzas of Italy section of ULTIMATE ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"
Piazza del Campo – Source: Siena section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian
Piazza del Duomo (Duomo Square) – Source: Siena section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian
Piazza dei Salimbeni (Salimbeni Square) – Source: Siena section of ItalyGuides.it – "A SIGHTSEEING REVOLUTION" – In English, Italian
Piazza dei Priori (Volterra)

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about bicycling in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Info on camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on Destination Guides for Italy *, dated Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Info about bicycling in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-06-02T05:20:00.006+02:00

Here are some links about bicycling in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Bicycle Italy - Italian Bicycle Routes and Tours – Source: Things to Do in Italy section of Italy Travel section of About.com
Bicycling in Tuscany – Source: lifeinitaly.com
Bicycling the Tuscan Countryside – Source: DailyVenture
Source: slow travel italy

Bikes and Beaches, Southern Tuscany – © Stephanie Westbrook, 2004
Southern Tuscany: Albinia to Capalbio via Magliano – © Stephanie Westbrook, 2004

Cycling In Tuscany – Source: FlorenceVillas.com
Florence Bike Pages – "Florence and Tuscany by bicycle" – In English, Italian
Tuscany – By Chain Gang Expert Cyclist Ethan Gelber – Source: Destination Guides section of GORP
Tuscany – "Description of bike rides ..." – Source: – Kirby James

BICYCLE PATHS

Bike paths in Florence – Source: Florence Bike Pages – "Florence and Tuscany by bicycle" – In English, Italian

BICYCLE ROUTES/ITINERARIES

Bicycling around Impruneta – "Bicycling routes in Tuscany - Biking in Tuscany" – Source: Impruneta – "home of Tuscan terracotta and ceramics, in Tuscany near Florence
Bicycle routes in Tuscany between Siena and Florence – Source: Greve in Chianti – In English, French, German, Italian
itineraries – Please click on any topic under this heading or any of the other headings – Source: Terre di Siena in bici – In English, Italian
Tuscany bike rides – Source: Florence Bike Pages – "Florence and Tuscany by bicycle" – In English, Italian

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Info on camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-05-26T07:25:00.001+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 22 July 2009)

Here are some links for camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Agri-Camping Tuscany – Source: Tuscany Tips – "A Holiday to Remember"
Camping in Tuscany – Source: WelcomeTuscany – In English, Italian

AGRI-CAMPING

Agri-Camping Brezza di Mare – In English, German, Italian
Tuscany Agri-Camping - A Fun Filled Experience in Tuscany! – Source: Agritourism In Tuscany

CAMP SITES

Campeggio Tripesce – In English, German, Italian
Campsites – Source: Riviera Toscana® – In English, French, German, Italian

LISTS

Campgrounds in Tuscany (Italy) – Source: Camperado – "Camping Guide" – In Dutch, English, German
Camping Tuscany, Italy – Source: Roan – In Danish, Dutch, English, French, German
Camping in Tuscany – Source: CAMPING IN ITALY section of EUROPE CAMPING GUIDE – In English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Spanish
Do your camping in Tuscany! – Source: PromoCamping – In Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish
Tuscany – Source: Top Campings – In Danish, Dutch, English, German, Italian

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 22 July 2009)

Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-05-19T06:35:00.001+02:00

Here are some links for national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Parks, Nature Reserves and other Protected Areas in Tuscany – Source: welcometuscany – In English, Italian
Parks.it – "The portal about parks in Italy" – In English, French, German, Italian

NATIONAL PARKS

Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano

Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago Toscano – In English, Italian

Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano – National Park Archipelago Tuscany – Source: National Parks section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi

Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi – In English, Italian
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi – Source: National Parks section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

LISTS

Natural Parks In Tuscany – Source: In Italy™ Online
Parks – Source: travel tuscany

PROVINCIAL PARKS

Parco Provinciale dei Monti Livornesi – Source: Parks.it – "The portal about parks in Italy" – In English, French, German, Italian

REGIONAL

Parco Regionale della Maremma – Source: National Parks section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

THEME PARK

Cavallino Matto – In Italian Only – Marina di Castagneto (LI)

WATER PARKS

Acqua Village – In English, Italian

Cecina (LI)
Follonica (GR)

Crocodile Acquapark – In Italian Only – Marciano Della Chiana (AR) – Source: Acquapark.it – [Guide to water parks in Italy]
Tuscany Water Parks – Source: www.italy-hotels-holidays.co.uk – Zettagroup – "Italy Tourist Information"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Info on Restaurants in Italy *, dated Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-05-12T08:21:00.000+02:00

Here are some links on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES

Cooking Schools in Tuscany – "Hands-On Lessons in La Cucina Tradizionale" – By Clay and Joanna Hubbs – Source: TransitionsAbroad
Maybe the Best Way to Integrate into Florence Life is...Not To... – by Loren Taylor – Source: The Florence Newspaper
Observer Escape section of The Observer (Sunday paper), sister publication of the Guardian Unlimited – "Best daily newspaper on the world wide web" – found in the travel section on the Guardian Unlimited web site

How Tuscany brought out the artist in me – "Phil Hogan discovers his inner artist on a painting holiday in Tuscany" – Sunday June 3 2007
Tuscany on two wheels – Tom Robbins, Sunday April 23 2006

TRAVEL section of The New York Times

36 Hours in Florence – By DANIELLE PERGAMENT, Published: June 3, 2007
Exploring Tuscany's Lost Corner – By TIMOTHY EGAN – Published: May 21, 2006
Florence, Then and Now – By ADAM BEGLEY – Published: November 30, 2008
Italian Renaissance – "Style Map" – By JACKIE COOPERMAN – March 22, 2009 – TMagazine section
Tuscan Summer: Food, Wine And Music Galore – By JENNIFER CONLIN, Published: May 27, 2007
Savoring Tuscany a Glass at a Time – By JENNIFER CONLIN, Published: April 15, 2007
The Riches of Lucca – By MARK BITTMAN, Published: September 24, 2006
Secret Tuscany – By JANINE DI GIOVANNI – Published: May 21, 2006

Tuscany – Source: ITALY Magazine – "THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR LOVERS OF ALL THINGS ITALIAN"
Tuscany in winter brings shivers of delight – "Sure, it might be cold and rainy, but it's also the off-season, so the tourist spots are less crowded, and hotel prices and airfares are a bargain." – By Susan Spano, Reporting from Siena, Italy – 04:56 PM PDT, March 13, 2009 – Source: Travel section of the Los Angeles Times

ARTICLES – MULTIMEDIA

Chocolates in Tuscany – slideshow – Photo: Chris Warde-Jones for The New York Times – Source: Travel section of the New York Times
Delectable Lucca – "Mark Bittman discusses his favorite restaurants and trattoria in Lucca, the Tuscan town in Italy." – Source: Travel section of the New York Times

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on Destination Guides for Italy *, dated Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy

2009-05-05T05:07:00.011+02:00

Here are some links for Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy:

(PLEASE NOTE: In some regions of Italy, Cantine Aperte is a two day event*.)

CANTINE APERTA

Cantine Aperte (Open Wine Cellars or 'Open Wine Cantinas') – Annual event – Last Sunday in May, in some regions, it includes the last Saturday in May. What this means is that wine cellars of the Movimento Turismo del Vino association throw open their doors and you can sample some of the best wines in Italy. – In Italian Only
CANTINE APERTE - Tutta Italia – In Italian Only – Source: ItalianoDoc

LISTS

List of some cantina including fattorias, agricolas, associates, etc. participating in or information on Cantine Aperte in a specific region of Italy – In Italian Only unless otherwise noted – Source: Movimento Turismo del Vino

Abruzzo

“CANTINE APERTE” per l'ABRUZZO <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Basilicata

CANTINE APERTE 2008 BASILICATA <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Calabria

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated 1 May <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Campania

Cantine Aperte 2008 – map and list of participating cantine <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Emilia Romagna <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province

itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Friuli Venezia Giulia – In English, German, Italian – Note: Italian version contains more detail and information

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
30th - Saturday and 31st - Sunday -- two day event*

Map – In PDF format
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Lazio

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – 7 April 2009
CANTINE APERTE 2009
30th - Saturday and 31st - Sunday
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Liguria (Current information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region) – Note: None were listed

Lombardia – In English, German, Italian

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 27 April 2009

Cantine Aperte 2009 – map and list of participating cantine

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Marche

Cantine Aperte 2009 News – Updated: 30 April 2009
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Molise (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Piemonte (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Puglia

Cantine Aperte 2009

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Sardegna (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Sicilia

Cantine Aperte 2008 – Le Cantine – list of participating cantine <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Toscana

Cantine Aperte 2009
GUIDA CANTINE APERTE
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Trentino Alto Adige

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
Cantine Aperte 2008 – Cantine & Distillerie – map and list of participating cantine
Tastings, Guided visits, etc.

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Umbria

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
Cantine Aperte 2009 – list of participating cantine
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Valle D'Aosta

Cantine Aperte 2008 <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Veneto

Update – 16 April 2008 <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
Cantine Aperte 2008 – list of participating cantine
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

BLOG ENTRIES

Cantine aperte wine event – dated: 2007-05-05 – Source: Florence night&day

INFORMATION

Cantine Aperte – Source: Azienda Agricola Buccicatino Umberto
Cantine Aperte, wine and the pleasures of the "tastings" craze – Source: Barilla
Tuscany - Cantine Aperte (Tuscan Open Kitchen) – Travel Guides – Source: lastminute.com

OTHER EVENTS

Events in Tuscany, May – Source: knowital.com
May Festivals in Italy – By Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy for Visitors section of About.com

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. In the event of a broken link or if anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update and/or correct this blog entry.

My wife and I have attended Cantine Aperte, five times in the past 6 years, twice in Tuscany and once in Marche and twice in Umbria. Depending on the region, there may be an initial €5 charge and you will receive a wine glass and a wine glass holder.

While most of the samplings of wine are free, at some cantinas, fattorias and agricolas, there may be an additional charge for their premium wines and/or they may ask for a contribution to defray food costs.

Please note: If a cantine is not a member of the Movimento Turismo del Vino, it is not listed above. Some regions have not provided information about their respective participation in Cantine Aperte. As soon as I see it on the Movimento Turismo del Vino web site, I'll update this blog entry. If anyone has any information on Cantine Aperte they would like to share or an update, please feel free to post it as a comment or send me an email MSG.

That's it for Tuesday, 5 May 2009: martedì, 5 maggio 2009

Ciao, Ben

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Today’s quote is a Sicilian proverb, author unknown.

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"Do you want to be always in good health? Always eat eggs and drink good wine! "

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Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy

2009-04-28T09:05:00.001+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 30 April 2009)

Here are some links about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy:

INFORMATION

Tuscany Wine Roads – Source: tripadvisor® – "get the truth. then go.™"
The wine roads of Tuscany – Source: waytuscany – In English, German, Italian
WINE TRAILS OF TUSCANY (Strade del Vino) – Source: TUSCANY GUIDE – "an insiders' guide to holidaying, travel, accommodation, art, history, events and shopping in Florence and Tuscany"

BLOG ENTRIES/FORUMS

Guide to Tuscan wine trails – posted: Saturday 31 May 2008 by Alison – Source: dolcevita

WINE ROADS BY PROVINCE

AREZZO (AR)

Strada del Vino Terre di Arezzo – In English (Version not functioning), Italian

La Strada dei Sapori Valtiberina – In English (Version not functioning), Italian
La Strada dei Sapori – In Italian Only

FIRENZE (FI)

Strada del Vino Chianti Colli Fiorentini – In Italian Only
Strada del Vino di Montespertoli – In English, French, German, Italian
Strada dei Vini Chianti Rufina e Pomino – In English, German, Italian

GROSETTO (GR)

Strada del Vino Monteregio di Massa Marittima – In English, Italian
Strada del Vino Colli di Maremma – In English, Italian
Strada del Vino di Montecucco – In Italian Only

LIVORNO (LI)

Strada del Vino Costa degli Etruschi – In English, Italian

LUCCA (LU)

Strada del Vino Colline Lucchesi e Montecarlo – In Italian Only

MASSA-CARRARA (MS)

Strada del Vino Colli di Candia e di Lunigiana – In English, Italian

PISA (PI)

Strada del Vino delle Colline Pisane – Source: Wine trails in Tuscany – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

PISTOIA (PT)

None listed

PRATO (PO)

Strada Medicea dei Vini di Carmignano – Source: Associazione Turistica Pro Loco di Carmignano

SIENA (SI)

Strada del Vino di Montepulciano – Source: Wine trails in Tuscany – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Strada del Vino Vernaccia di San Gimignano – In Italian Only – Source: Città del Vino Associazione Nazionale – In English, Italian, Spanish

LISTS (TUSCANY AND OTHER REGIONS)

Strade del Vino – In Italian Only – Source: Città del Vino Associazione Nazionale – In English, Italian, Spanish
Le Strade del Vino e dei Sapori in Italia – In Italian Only – Source: Turismo del Vino

Toscana - Le altre strade – Please scroll down to the end of this article to see the list of other wine roads in Tuscany

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 30 April 2009)

Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-04-21T05:41:00.009+02:00

Here are some links about Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Florence Transportation - Airports - Buses - Trains - Florence Italy – "Florence and Tuscany Transportation Options"– By James Martin – Source: Europe Travel section of About.com
Hire a Driver in Tuscany – "HDT transfers"
Moving Around Tuscany – Source: discoverTUSCANY
TRANSPORTATION in Florence – Source: aboutflorence.com – "... your Tourist Guide to Florence" – In English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Transportation in Tuscany – Source: waytuscany – In English, German, Italian
Tranportation in tuscany – Source: Welcometuscany – In English, Italian
Tuscany Transportation – "A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Transportation in Tuscany, Italy." – Source: WorldWeb.com – "... travel guide & vacation planner."
Tuscany Transportation – Source: Italy Travel Guide section of VirtualTourist – "Real Travelers • Real Info"

FORUM DISCUSSIONS/COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS

Tuscany Transportation - Public, Van, Car, Bike – Source: TRAVEL forums of Slow Travel Talk section of slow travel
Tuscany Transportation – Source: VirtualTourist – "Real Travelers • Real Info"
Tuscany Transportation – Apr 7, 06:27 AM by James Martin – Source: Wandering Italy

TRANSPORTATION

AIRPORTS

Airport Contacts in Tuscany – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

BUS SERVICE

Bus in Tuscany – Source: TuscanyPass.com – "Getting the most out of Tuscany" – In English, Italian
Bus & Tram Services in Tuscany – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"
BUSES – Source: Lodging.it – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Tuscany Public Transport: Buses & Trains – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

TAXI SERVICE

Tuscany by taxi – In English, Italian
TAXI IN FLORENCE – Please scroll down to this paragraph – Source: aboutflorence.com – "... your Tourist Guide to Florence" – In English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Taxis, Shuttle, Transfers & Minibus – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

TRAINS

Ferrovie dello Stato – official web site of the Italian State railroads – local and regional train service – In English, Italian
Trains in Tuscany – Source: TuscanyPass.com – "Getting the most out of Tuscany" – In English, Italian
Trains & Railways in Tuscany – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"
Trenitalia – regional and national train service – In English, Italian

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-04-14T04:31:00.009+02:00

Here are some links for tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

APT (AGENZIA PER IL TURISMO) BY PROVINCE

AREZZO (AR)

Apt Arezzo – In English, Italian

FIRENZE/FLORENCE (FI)

apt FIRENZE – In English, Italian

GROSSETO (GR)

Agency for Tourism Maremma (APT Maremma) – In English, German, Italian

LIVORNO (LI)

APT Costa degli Etruschi – "mediterranean tuscany" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Agenzia per il Turismo dell'Arcipelago Toscano (Elba) – In English, French, German, Italian

LUCCA (LU)

APT Lucca – In English, Italian

MASSA-CARRARA (MS)

APT MASSA CARRARA – In English, French, Italian

PISTOIA (PT)

AGENZIA PER IL TURISMO ABETONE PISTOIA MONTAGNA PISTOIESE

PISA (PI)

APT PISA – In English, Italian

PRATO (PO)

APT PRATO – In English, German, Italian

SIENA (SI)

Terre di Siena – In English, Italian, Japanese

LISTS

Tourist Information Offices in Tuscany – Source: apt FIRENZE – In English, Italian
Tourist Offices & Information – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

TOSCANA/TUSCANY

intoscana.it – "Official Tuscany Web Site" – In Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Florence Official Tourist Office Web Site – In English, Italian
Tourist informations – "There are several different tourist boards you can contact in Tuscany, depending upon the province you are staying in. The main ones are listed on this page." – In English, Japanese – Source: Welcome Tuscany

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-04-07T06:19:00.005+02:00

Here are some links for thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES

The four best spas in Tuscany – "All this and health benefits too!" – Serenella Leoni – October 8, 12:46 AM – Source: Italian Living Examiner section of examiner.com – "get inside"
An Italian Spa in Tuscany's Maremma Region – "Terme di Saturnia is in the Heart of Etruscan Territory" – © Susan Fogwell Jul 8, 2008 – Source: Suite101.com – "The genuine article. Literally."
The Healing Warmth of Tuscan Waters – By Monica Larner – MAY 10, 1999 ISSUE – Source: BusinessWeekOnline
Tuscany: Terme di Saturnia: An enchanted corner of Tuscany – Published on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 08:42 – Source: Italy Magazine – "The No. 1 Magazine for lovers of all things Italian"

INFORMATION

Hot Springs in Tuscany – Pauline Kenny – Source: slow travel italy
Thermal Baths in Tuscany, Italy – Source: travel tuscany

TERMES (SOME IN TUSCANY/TOSCANA)

Terme di Montepulciano – In English, Italian
Terme San Giovanni Rapolano – In English, Italian
Please check LISTS below for more termes in Tuscany/Toscana

LISTS

Associazione Mondiale Attività Termali (A.M.A.T.) – In English, German, Italian

After you select one of the above languages, please click on the word, "ITALY/ITALIA/ITALIEN"
Then, please click on the word, "Toscana" from the list of the 20 regions of Italy
You will be presented with a lists of termes in Tuscany/Toscana. Some of these termes arre handicap accessible

When you click on the name of a specific terme, you are provided the following information for the terme:

Address - Opening
Kinds of Waters
Sickness
Therapeutics appliances

Consortium Terme di Toscana (thermal baths of Tuscany) – In English, German, Italian
Italian Spa Towns – "Great Places to Refresh" – Source: lifeinitaly.com – "... all you need to know about Italy"
Spas – Source: www.Choose-Tuscany.com
The Thermal Baths – Source: Vacanze in Versilia – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Thermal baths in Tuscany – "Healthy mind in healthy body" – Source: girando

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Info on Restaurants in Italy *, dated Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-03-31T05:33:00.024+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 1 April 2009)

Here are some links about the coast of Tuscany, Italy:

BEACHES

Beaches – Source: wayTuscany – In English, German, Italian
Beaches of Tuscany – Source: Italofile – "The Italy Travel Resource" – In English, German, Italian, Spanish
Elba & Capraia Guide Italy – Source: Top Destinations: Beaches section of travelplan.it
Getting out of Town: An Overview of Tuscan Beaches – Kyle Phillips – Source: Italian Food section of About.com
Versilia - Tuscany Coast - Beaches in Tuscany – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
Versilia & Viareggio Guide Italy – Source: Top Destinations: Beaches section of travelplan.it
LISTS

Special Interest > Beaches – Please scroll down to Tuscany – Source: ITALIA - ENIT – "The Italian Government Tourist Board"

NUDE/NATURALIST (CLOTHING OPTIONAL) BEACHES

Nude Beaches in Italy: Yes, They Exist – Source: Italy section of WhyGo
Nude Beaches — All the Skinny – Source: Graffiti Wall section of Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door
Topless in Tuscany – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
SOME LOCATIONS IN TUSCANY

Marina di Alberese (GR)

Marina di Bibbona (LI)

Nido dell'Aquila (LI)

CITIES/TOWNS -- SOME OF THE COASTAL CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES OF TUSCANY

CITIES

LIVORNO (LI)

Livorno – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

Comune di Livorno – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

VIAREGGIO (LU)

Viareggio – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"
Comune di Viareggio – Sito Ufficiale – In English, French, German, Italian

TOWNS/VILLAGES

CASTIGLIONE DELLA PESCAIA (GR)

Castiglione della Pescaia – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

Comune di Castiglione della Pescaia – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

FOLLONICA (LI)

Follonica – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"
Comune di Follonica – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

FORTE DEI MARMI (LU)

Forte dei Marmi – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

Comune di Forte dei Marmi – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

MARINA DI GROSSETO (GR)

Marina di Grosseto (GR) – In Italian Only

PIOMBINO (LI)

Piombino – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"
Comune di Piombino – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

PORTO ERCOLE (GR)

Porto Ercole – In Italian Only

PORTO SANTO STEFANO (GR)

Porto Santo Stefano

SAN VINCENZO (LI)

Travel Guide San Vincenzo – Source: Holiday Apartment Tuscany
Comune di San Vincenzo – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

TALAMONE (GR)

Talamone – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

LISTS

Coastal towns in Tuscany – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

Tuscany Coast – Source: Crystal Italy & Sicily

INFORMATION

Argentario : Coast of Tuscany – Source: Tuscany – "Information for your holiday in Tuscany"
Beyond Liguria: Versilia - Tuscany's Coast – "Italian Riviera Travel Destinations - Genoa to Tuscany" – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
Coastal Tuscany – Source: Domani – "Experience the Real Italy"
The Etruscan Coast of Tuscany – Source: Tuscany.travel "- your guide to the less travelled paths of Tuscany" – In English, Italian
The sea of the Maremma – "The Coast, the Beaches and the Sea of the Tuscan Maremma" – Source: Casina di Rosa – In Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
tuscan coast – "a year round destination" – In English, French, German, Italian

ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF TUSCANY

CAPRAIA

Capraia Island – Source: www.ArcipelagodellaToscana.com – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian

ELBA

Elba Island – Source: Islands section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"
Elbatuttanatura.com – "Elba: Tuscany's island.®" – In English, German, Italian
infoelba – In English, French, German, Italian
Isola d'Elba: A Jewel Off the Coast of Tuscany – By Max Hartshorne, GoNOMAD Editor – Source: GoNOMAD™ – "Inspiration and links to plan your trip"

GIGLIO

Giglio Island – Source: www.ArcipelagodellaToscana.com – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian
The Islands of Giglio and Giannutri – Source: travelplan.it

GIANNUTRI

Giannutri Island – Source: www.ArcipelagodellaToscana.com – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian
The Islands of Giglio and Giannutri – Source: travelplan.it

GORGONA

Gorgona Island – Source: www.ArcipelagodellaToscana.com – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian

MONTECRISTO

Montecristo Island – Source: www.ArcipelagodellaToscana.com – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian

PIANOSA

Pianosa Island – Source: www.ArcipelagodellaToscana.com – In English, French, German, Italian, Russian

PHOTOGRAPHS

Monte Argentario Pictures: The Tuscan Coast – By James Martin, About.com – Source: Europe Travel section of About.com

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24. 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on Destination Guides for Italy *, dated Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 9 May 2009)

Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-03-24T05:16:00.005+01:00

Here are some links on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries – In English, French, German, Italian
Ferry lines in Tuscany – Source: Tuscany-Charming – In English, Italian
Ferry Services Tuscany – Source: LODGING.IT – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Tuscany Ferries to Italy – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

LIVORNO

TO CORSICA

Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries – In English, French, German, Italian
Moby Lines – In Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

TO GORGONA AND CAPRAIA

toremar – In Italian Only

TO SARDINIA

Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries – In English, French, German, Italian

Moby Lines – In Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

FERRY SCHEDULES

Ferries Schedules – Source: Porto di Livorno 2000 – In English, Italian

PIOMBINO

TO ELBA

FERRY CONNECTIONS – Source: Elbatuttanatura.com – "Elba: Tuscany's island.®" – In English, German, Italian
Ferry timetable from/to the Island of Elba – Source: Country Hotel & Residence da Pilade – In English, German, Italian
Moby Lines – In Dutch, English, French, German, Italian
toremar – In Italian Only

TO PIANOSA VIA ELBA

toremar – In Italian Only

PORTO SANTO STEFANO

TO GIGLIO AND GIANNUTRI

toremar – In Italian Only

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on travel insurance from Italy to the USA and/or beyond , dated Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Info about Ferries to and from Italy *, dated Friday, March 24, 2006

Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-03-17T05:54:00.005+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 7 August 2009)

Here are some links for guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES

A budget travel guide to Tuscany – "A mobile home in the Tuscan hills and gourmet self-service canteens are among the family tips" – Donald Strachan – July 16, 2008 – Source: Travel section of Times Online (UK Edition)
The Complete Guide To: Tuscany – "Start with the exquisite art, museums and churches, then relish the cuisine and epic countryside. Jonathan Buckley highlights the best of the quintessential Italian region" – Jonathan Buckley – Saturday, 28 February 2009 – Source: Travel section of The Independent

GUIDES

FIRENZE/FLORENCE

Florence – Source: World City Guides section of World Travel Guide (WTG)
Florence Pocket Guide Preview – Source: Hostelworld Free Pocket Guides within GUIDES section of HOSTELWORLD.com – "SLEEP EASY" – In multiple languages

LUCCA

Lucca Travel - Before You Go – Source: tripadvisor® – "get the truth. then go.™"

MAREMMA

Maremma, Tuscany Travel Guide – "Maremma's beauty will capture your heart, Her wildernesses touch your soul."

SIENA

Siena City Guides – Source: World City Guides section of World Travel Guide (WTG)

TUSCANY

Inside Tuscany – "A Guide to Florence & Tuscany" – Source: Delicious Italy ® – "BITE SIZED PORTIONS OF INFORMATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT VISITOR TO ITALY"
Riviera Toscana® - Your Holiday site ! – "Welcome on the Tuscan Riviera" – In English, French, German, Italian
Tuscany – "What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Tuscany" – Source: Destination Guides section of Travel + Leisure
TUSCANY – Source: Destinations section of concierge.com
Tuscany & Florence – "What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Tuscany & Florence" – Source: Destination Guides section of Travel + Leisure
Tuscany Guide – Source: Travel Guides section of iExplore
Tuscany Travel Guide – Source: VirtualTourist – "Real Travelers • Real Info"
Tuscany Travel Guide – Source: World66 – "the travel guide you write"
Tuscany Travel Guide – Source: Holiday Apartment Tuscany
Tuscany - Travel and Tourism Information – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
Tuscany What's On Guide – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS

Travel Guides: Tuscany – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about refueling your rental car in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy * , dated Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Info on Destination Guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Info on piazzas in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Info about bicycling in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Info on camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24. 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on Destination Guides for Italy *, dated Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 7 August 2009)

Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-03-10T06:45:00.001+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 March 2009)

Here are some links about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

AIRPORT INFORMATION

AIRPORTS

Aeroporto di Firenze – In English, Italian – Source: Aeroporto di Firenze – AdF SpA – official web site for Firenze
Aeroporto Galileo Galilei - Pisa – In English, Italian –Source: Società Aeroporto Toscano S.p.A. (SAT) Galileo Galilei – official web site for Pisa
AIRPORTS IN FLORENCE AND PISA – Source: AboutFlorence.com... – "...your Tourist Guide to Florence" – In English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Airport Contacts in Tuscany – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

AIRPORT GUIDES

Airports – Italy Guide – Source: iExplore – "Come Back Different"
Amerigo Vespucci Airport Guide – Source: Travel Library – "Always Direct - Always Impartial"
Pisa – Source: World Guides
Pisa Airport Guide (PSA) – Source: World Travel Guide – In English, French, German, Spanish

MAPS TO AIRPORTS

Tuscany Airports Maps – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 16 March 2009)

Info on travel insurance from Italy to the USA and/or beyond

2009-03-03T05:49:00.001+01:00

Here are some links on insurance for travel or international medical or trip cancellation or some combination from Italy (or anywhere else) to the USA and beyond:

INFORMATION

Travel Insurance – Written by: Mike Leco – Source: USATourist.com – In English, French, German, Japanese

LISTS

Directory – "of reputable travel insurance sources online." – Source: www-insurancetravel.info
TRAVEL INSURANCE – Source: Select Italy – "the ultimate source for travel to Italy"
TRAVEL INSURANCE DIRECTORY – "Worldwide travel insurance " – Source: iTravelnet

QUOTES

Personal Insurance including travel insurance – Source: Endsleigh
Travel Insurance – Source: Direct Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance – Source: STA Travel
VISIT® Travel & Medical Insurance Program – "international Student or a visitor coming to the United States"
Visitors Medical Insurance – Source:

TRAVEL INSURANCE RATE COMPARISON WEB SITES

BuyAmericanInsurance.com – "Quotes, Compare, Purchase – Visitor Medical Insurance for Visitor to USA"
insuremytrip.com – "...the Internet's foremost travel insurance comparison site."
moneysupermarket.com – "the price comparison site"
QuoteWright.com™ – "...is the authority when it comes to travel insurance comparison shopping."
SquareMouth® – "Compare Travel insurance"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on travel insurance for Italy and beyond *, dated Friday, October 26, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

If anyone has any suggestions for other sites and links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using

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For dual citizens and other visitors traveling to the USA without an existing USA health plan, you will need to arrange for medical coverage prior to your departure. Medical coverage may be part of a travel insurance plan or be purchase separately.

NOTE: While traveling in the USA and if you need to go to a doctor/dentist to receive medical treatment or go to a hospital, you will be expected to pay in full for any and all treatments plus any medications and prescriptions.

Remember you get what you pay for. Be sure to checkout the company you are buying the travel /trip/medical insurance policy. Check to see if there are any residency requirements from any of the above companies before you buy.

That's it for Tuesday, 3 March 2009: martedì, 3 marzo 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.
"Se vuoi vivere a lungo, devil mangiare, bere e dormire."
"If you want to live long, you have to eat, drink and sleep."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Check my other blog for other blog entries that may not of been transferred over to this one:

Moving2Italy2 – the blog that started it all for me back in 2005.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-02-24T15:29:00.000+01:00

Here are some links for eating out in osteria, restaurants/ristorante, trattoria in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES

Best Restaurants in Florence Italy – "My three favorite restaurants in Florence serve great Italian food." – © Jennifer W. Miner – Jul 8, 2006 – Source: suite101.com – "The genuine article. Literally"
Tuscany’s Best Restaurants – "Chianina beefsteaks in Arezzo? Freshly caught Serchio River fish in Lucca? Here, a guide to the region’s best restaurants." – By Valerie Waterhouse – From May 2008 – Source: TRAVEL + LEISURE

FORUM DISCUSSION

best pizzeria in Florence? – Posted by RedRedWine on 16 February 2009 – Source: Italy forum within Slow Travel Talk section of slow travel

INFORMATION

Different Kinds of Restaurants in Italy – Source: ITALY section of WhyGo
Italian Food: Myth Versus Reality – By Paolo Nascimbeni – Source: Life in Italy
Types of Eating Establishments in Tuscany Italy – "The many categories of Italian Eateries" – Please scroll down to this section – Source: Welcome Tuscany

LISTS

Best Dining Bets – Source: Frommer's® – "The best trips start here"
The best Italian restaurants of 2009 - Tuscany and Lombardy top the list – by Serenella Leoni, Italian Living Examiner – December 1, 2:21 AM – Source: examiner.com – "get inside"
The best restaurants and bars – Source: Toscana Landhäuser GmbH – In English, German, Italian
Eating Out in Florence – Source: GUIDES section of HOSTELWORLD.com – "SLEEP EASY" – In multiple languages
Eating Out in Tuscany – Kyle Phillips – Source: Italian Food section of About.com
PIZZERIE in FLORENCE – Source: Eating Out section of StudentsVille
Dean's Tuscany Restaurant List – Dean Gold – Source: Food, Restaurants and Cafes in Italy section of slow travel italy
Tuscany Restaurants – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"
Tuscany Restaurants Guide – Source: Welcome Tuscany
Where To Eat In Florence – Source: In Italy Online

MENU TRANSLATION

How To Decipher an Italian Menu – From Michael San Filippo – Source: Italian Language section of About.com
Menu Translator – The initial page is in Italian but click on a selection and it will display the selection in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – Source: Dove Andiamo A Cena Stasera? (Where Will You Dine?)
Understanding the Caffe Menu – Pauline Kenny, 2002, updated September 2004 – Source: slowtravel italy section of slow travel

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Eating Out in Tuscany – Kyle Phillips – Source: Italian Food section of About.com
Italian Restaurants – "Read our Florence restaurant reviews. Or post your own." – Source: Destinations section of Fodor's – "FOR CHOICE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES"
Restaurants in Tuscany, Italy – Source: slow travel italy section of slow travel
Tuscany Restaurant Reviews – Source: realtravel™ – "Real People. Real Advice. Real Experience.™"
Tuscany restaurants – Source: Tuscany portion within the Destinations section of concierge.com
Tuscany Restaurants – Source: tripadvisor® – "get the truth. then go.™"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Info on Restaurants in Italy *, dated Tuesday, August 14, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

If anyone has any suggestions for other sites and links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using

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There are hundreds of restaurants if not thousands of places to eat out in Tuscany. My wife and I have eaten in quite a few over the years that we have been traveling to Italy and since we now live here. We like to eat where the locals eat. We avoid places that state that they have a tourist menu in English and/or in multiple languages. You have to sometimes venture out of your comfort zone and be adventuresome.

For example, twice in the last month, my wife and I met some people for lunch at two separate restaurants. The waiter told us what was available for lunch (pranza) – orally, no printed menus. There was a choice of 3 -4 pastas, 2 or 3 choices for a second course, water (natural or gas), wine and a caffe, all for 10 - 12 euros per person. Depending on the location (town, city), large or small, the price could be lower or higher. If you are from the States, it's the equivalent to a blue plate special or a lunch special. The main difference is the choices are what's available locally, home cooked/made and is Italian comfort food. Usually, no micowaved or frozen foods are served.

While one may be able to get a very good pizza at a pizzeria in Tuscany, it's not the only thing they may be serving. Depending on where the pizzeria is located and its size, there may be other choices besides pizza on the menu. So if you are hungry and you want something other than pizza, check out the local pizzeria. You may be pleasantly surprised on what you may find to eat.

That's it for Tuesday, 24 February 2009: martedì, 24 febbraio 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb from the region of Tuscany, author unknown.
"Quando la fame t'e arrivata al gozzo, abbandoni l'amore e torni al tozzo."
"When you're hungry, all thoughts of love are abandoned, and one has to eat."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-02-17T14:26:00.004+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 1 April 2009)

Here are some links on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

TOP TEN

Top 10 Places to Visit in Tuscany – "Hill Towns and Travel Attractions in Tuscany" – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
Top 10 Tuscan Sweets – traveldk.com – "from Eyewitness Travel Guides: the world's bestselling travel guides"
Top 10 Tuscany for Children – traveldk.com – "from Eyewitness Travel Guides: the world's bestselling travel guides"
Top Ten Places to Visit in Florence – Thursday, May 15th, 2008 by Staff Writer – Source: Easy Reserve tuscany-villas.it – In Dutch, English, French, Italian
Top Ten Places to Visit Tuscany Italy – "International Travel Report is dedicated to presenting information regarding the entire spectrum of travel around the world."– Source: Travel Gadget Review – "is dedicated to presenting information regar"the travel guide you write"ding the entire spectrum of travel gadgets, clothing, and equipment."
Top ten things to do in Florence – Monday 26 May 2008 by Giorgio – Source: dolcevita
Top ten tips for a Tuscan trip – Bill Rogers – 23 February 2002 – Source: TRAVEL section of THE INDEPENDENT
TUSCANY: Top Ten Hill Towns – Source: LUXURY TRAVEL

TOP SIGHTS/BEST

Top Sights and Attractions in Florence – "What to See in Florence, Italy" – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
The four best spas in Tuscany – "All this and health benefits too!" – Serenella Leoni – October 8, 12:46 AM – Source: Italian Living Examiner section of examiner.com – "get inside"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 1 April 2009)

Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany

2009-02-10T17:45:00.000+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 February 2009)

Here are some links on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany:

INFORMATION

La Passeggiata - What is the Italian ritual Passeggiata all about? – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com

Top 10 Places to Visit in Tuscany – "Hill Towns and Travel Attractions in Tuscany"

Walk About Tuscany – Source: tripadvisor® – "get the truth. then go.™"
A Walk Under the Tuscan Sun – Source: Everett Potter's TRAVEL REPORT
Walking and Hiking in Italy – Pauline Kenny – Source: Travel Notes section of slow travel italy

ARTICLES

Florence: Walking in a work of art – Harriet O'Brien – Saturday, 25 March 2006 – Source: TRAVEL section of THE INDEPENDENT
How to Get Around Florence on the Cheap – By eHow Travel Editor – Source: eHowDo It Yourself Tours – "How To Do Just About Everything™"
Lucca Walking Tour – Source: Italy - Do It Yourself Tours section of planetware – "Your Unlimited Travel Guide to the World™"

BLOG/TRAVEL JOURNAL ENTRIES

The Passeggiata in Siena: Taking a Walk on the Slow Side – March 2006 – Source: TravelBlogs.com – "Stories, Advice and the Internet's Best Travel Blogs"
Under the Tuscan sun - Doing the passoggia in Florence and Pisa – by actonsteve – Source: IgoUgo – "Travel Reviews You Can Trust"

BOOKS

Coming soon
LISTS

Books on Walking and Hiking Trails in Italy – Source: Greve in Chianti – In English, French, German, Italian

PHOTOGRAPHS

Walk atop La Fortezza - Siena – Source: TravelPod® – "The web's original travel blog."

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 February 2009)

Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-02-03T14:37:00.000+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 February 2009)

Here are some links about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy: DAY TRIPS

ARTICLES

Top Florence Day Trips – "Where to go near Florence, Italy" – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
Italy's Tuscany region offers breathtaking day trips – By Michael Abrams, Stars and Stripes Stripes European Travel, July 17, 2008 – Source: Stars and Stripes

INFORMATION

Wagon Wheels in Southern Tuscany - Planning Your Days – Henry Schulte (Pat and Henry) – Source: slow travel italy

DAY TRIPS

Car & Guide Day Trips in Tuscany – Source: In Italy™ Online
Discover Tuscany: A Day Trip In Lucca – By: Maria Luce Cardelli – Source: streetdirectory.com
Florence Day Trips – Source: Florence Tourist Guide section of Italy Heaven – "How, why, where and when"
Tuscany Day Trips – Source: tripadvisor® – "get the truth. then go.™"
Tuscany Days Out: Trips & Tours – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

FORUM/DISCUSSION TOPICS

Day Trips - Tuscany – Source: slow travel – Slow Travel Talk TRAVEL italy

TRAVEL NOTES

Bikes and Beaches, Southern Tuscany – Stephanie Westbrook – Source: slow travel

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany (Toscana) *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 February 2009)

Info about espresso (coffee) in Italy

2009-01-27T08:00:00.000+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 February 2009)

Here are some links about espresso (coffee) in Italy:

ARTICLES

Coffee Linked to Lower Dementia Risk – By NICHOLAS BAKALAR, Published: January 23, 2009 – Source: HEALTH section of The New York Times
Italy unveils coffee - making robot – Published on Sat, 02/23/2008 - 09:10 – Source: Italy Magazine – "The No. 1 Magazine for lovers of all things Italian"
Italy's first coffee museum planned in Trieste – Published on Thu, 02/09/2006 - 10:35 – Source: Italy Magazine – "The No. 1 Magazine for lovers of all things Italian"

BACKGROUND

Coffee Review: Coffee Reference Section – Source: Coffee Review
Espresso – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"
Italian Coffee – "The Art of Drinking Espresso" – Source: Italian Language section of About.com
Italian Coffee, Tea and Chocolate, Coffee Brands, The Moka – Source: Candida Martinelli's Italophile Site
Italian Coffee Consumption – Source: CoffeeResearch.org

BOOKS

Espresso Books – Source: Espresso Top 50

COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS

BLOG ENTRY

Ms. Adventures in Italy – "A Stomach’s Tour through the Bel Paese, with a Sprinkling of Cultural Insight and Irony." – Milano (Milan), Lombardia (Lombardy)

How to Order an Italian Coffee in Italy

ESPRESSO/COFFEE

TOP 3 BRANDS

LavAzza – In multiple languages
Segafredo – In multiple languages
illy – In multiple languages

OTHERS BRANDS

Caffè Corsini – In English, Italian
Caffè Guarany – In Italian Only
Caffè Kimbo – In English, Italian
Caffè del Moro – In English
Caffè Vergnano – In English, Italian
Hag – From Kraft Foods Italia – In Italian Only
Splendid – From Kraft Foods Italia – In Italian Only

ESPRESSO DRINK NAMES

Coffee Drinks Illustrated – "Side-by-side diagrams of a few common espresso drinks." – blog entry dated: Aug. 20, 2007 – Source: Lokesh Dhakar
Espresso drink names and terms – Wed, 2006-01-18 14:09 — Daniel – Source: Coffee and Caffeine FAQ
Espresso Drink Menu – "Ordering Lattes, Capuccinos and Macchiatos" – © Catherine Laurenzi-Bridges, Aug 5, 2007 – Source: suite101.com – "The genuine article. Literally"
Italian Coffee Drinks - How to Order Coffee in an Italian Bar – "Espresso? Latte? Caffe Corretto? What Should I Order in the Bar?" – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com

EVENTS

SIC 2009 – International Coffee Exhibition – Dates: 23 - 27 October – Location: Fiera Milano International, Milan

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO

Info on how to order coffee/expresso in Italy *, dated Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Info on Food Products of Italy *, dated Wednesday, February 01, 2006

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 February 2009)

Info about 2009 carnevale in Italy

2009-01-20T05:37:00.000+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 February 2009)

Here are some links about 2009 carnevale in Italy

GENERAL INFORMATION

Carnevale 2009 – Source: FlorenceForFun
The Carnival in Italy – "February Festivities" – By Floria Parmiani – Source: Floria Publications – NOTE: On 3 February, it was reported that this link is not working

ARTICLES

Carnevale in Venice – Words by Michelle Fabio – Source: Italy Magazine – "The No. 1 Magazine for lovers of all things Italian"
Italy’s five best Carnival celebrations – Words by Carla Passino – Source: Italy Magazine – "The No. 1 Magazine for lovers of all things Italian"

PHOTOGRAPHS

Pictures of Italian Carnevale Festivals – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com
VENICE

Photographs of Venice Carnival – Source: www.phototravels.net "... presents a large collection of travel photographs by Frantisek Staud"
VENICE CARNIVAL IN ITALY – Source: webshots – "don't blink"

Venice Pictures – "Carnival Photos, Italy" – Source: Bugbog – "Helping you plan great value holidays quickly, with maps and tours"

TOSCANA/TUSCANY

Carnevale Aretino dell'Orciolaia – In Italian Only – Dates: 8, 15 and 22 February – Location: Piazza Guido Monaco and Via Petrarca, Arezzo (AR)
Carnevale d'Autore – Dates: Please check web site – Location: Santa Croce sull'Arno (PI) – Source: Centro Toscano Edizioni
Carnevale dei Figli di Bocco – In English, Italian – Dates: 15 and 22 February – Location: Castiglion Fibocchi (AR)
Carnevale di Foiano – In Italian Only – Dates: 8, 15, 22 February and 1 March – Location: Foiano della Chiana (AR)
Carnevale Medievale – Festa dei Folli – Date: 21 February – Location: Palazzuolo sul Senio (FI) – Source: whatsonwhen™ – "The local guide for the global traveller."
Carnevale Mugellano – Event: In Italian Only – Dates: 8, 15, 22 February and 24 February – Location: Borgo San Lorenzo (FI) – Source: Saimicadove.it – "Getting the most out of Tuscany" – In English, Italian – Please note: The Italian version provides more detail and events.
Carnevale Savinese 2009 – Dates: 8, 15, 22 February – Location: Monte San Savino (AR)
Carnevale di Stia – In Italian Only – Dates: ? – Location: Stia (AR) – Source: Comune di Stia – In Italian Only
Viareggio Carnevale – In Italian Only – Dates: 8, 15, 22 February and 1 March – Location: Viareggio (LU)

UMBRIA

Carnival 2009 – Source: Bella Umbria – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

VENETO

Venice Carnival 2009 – Dates: Please check web site – Location: Venice

LISTS

Carnevale in Italia – In Italian Only – Source: Regioni Italiane – "Il fascino del bel paese"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO

Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 February 2009)

Info about chocolate in Italy

2009-01-13T22:41:00.001+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 February 2009)

Here are some links about chocolate in Italy:

ARTICLES

Cioccolata Calda: Hot Chocolate in Italy – Words by Michelle Fabio – Source: Italy Magazine – "The No. 1 Magazine for lovers of all things Italian"
Italy's good taste in chocolate – By Francine Segan, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 – Source: The Washington Times
The Sweetest Tour in Italy – Paul M. Brodie – Source: slow travel italy

BACKGROUND

ChocoLocate: The Chocolate Lovers' Page

COMPANIES/CONFECTIONERS/PASTICCERIA

Amedei – In multiple languages
Arione – In Italian Only
Barbero – In English, German, Italian
Caffarel – In English, Italian
Pasticceria del Capitano Rosso – In Italian Only
De Bondt – In English, Italian
Domori – In Italian Only
Ferrero – Country specific websites – In English, Italian
Pasticceria Gertosio – In English, Italian
Giraudi Cioccolato Artigianale – In Italian Only
Pasticceria Grandazzi – In English, German, Italian
Guido Gobino – In English, French, Italian, Japanese
Pernigotti – In English, Italian
Perugina – owned by Nestlé Italia – In Italian Only
Peyrano – In English, Italian
Slitti – In English, German, Italian
Venchi – In English, Italian
Vestri – In English, Italian
Zuccarello Fine Chocolate – In Italian Only

EVENTS

Fiera del Cioccolato Artiginale – In Italian Only – Dates: 22 - 25 January – Location: Piazza Santa Croce, Firenze (Florence)
CioccolaTO’ 2009 – In Italian Only – Dates: 6 - 15 March – Location: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Torino (Turin)
Eurochocolate – Presently In Italian Only, with limited English and other languages versions – Dates: 16 - 25 October 2009 – Location: Multiple sites and locations in Perguia

If anyone has any suggestions for other sites and links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using

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That's it for Tuesday, 13 January 2009: martedì, 13 gennaio 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.
"Non si vive di solo pane."
"One does not live by bread alone."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 20 February 2009)