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Info on piazzas in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-06-09T05:31:00.000+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

2009-06-02T05:20:00.001+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

2009-05-26T07:25:00.000+02:00

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

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

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 Aperta (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy

2009-05-05T05:07:00.000+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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Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy

2009-04-28T09:05:00.000+02:00

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

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That's it for Tuesday, 28 April 2009: martedì, 28 aprile 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.
"Aprile freddolino, molto pane e meno vino."
"April a little cold, lots of bread and not much wine."

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Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-04-21T04:51:00.002+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

2009-04-14T04:31:00.001+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

2009-04-07T06:19:00.004+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

2009-03-31T05:33:00.003+02:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 1 April 2009)

Here are some links about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, 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 AND TOWNS OF TUSCANY

CITIES

LIVORNO

Livorno – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

Comune di Livorno – Sito Ufficiale – In Italian Only

VIAREGGIO

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

CAPRAIA

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

ELBA

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

The Maremma Coast, Tuscany (II) – © Flavio Lo Scalzo – Source: photo.net – "A Community of Photographers"
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: 1 April 2009)

Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-03-24T05:16:00.006+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

2009-03-17T05:54:00.002+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 13 April 2009)

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

ARTICLE

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)

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.™"

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 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 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: 13 April 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

2009-03-03T05:49:00.007+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

Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

2009-02-24T06:29:00.001+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.

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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

2009-02-17T05:26:00.001+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 February 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

Top Sights and Attractions in Florence – "What to See in Florence, Italy" – By Martha Bakerjian, About.com – Source: Italy Travel section of About.com

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

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 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 on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany

2009-02-10T08:45:00.005+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

2009-02-03T05:37:00.004+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

2009-01-27T08:00:00.003+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

2009-01-20T05:37:00.005+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)

Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany)

2009-01-06T20:17:00.038+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 July 2009 PM)

Here are some links for 2009 Events and Festivals (AKA feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany):

The 10 provinces of Toscana are the following with their respective two digit province code in brackets:

Arezzo (AR)
Firenze (FI)
Grosseto (GR)
Livorno (LI)
Lucca (LU)
Massa-Carrara (MS)
Pistoia (PT)
Pisa (PI)
Prato (PO)
Siena (SI)

EVENTS/EVENTI

Galileo. Images of the universe from Antiquity to the telescope – Dates: 13 March - 30 August – Location: Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze (FI) – In English, Italian
Giostra del Saracino (Joust of the Saracen) – In Italian Only – Dates: 6 September – Location: Piazza Grande, Arezzo (AR) – NOTE: Ticket required to see this event

Giostra del Saracino, Arezzo, Italy – "A TRADITIONAL LIFESTYLE" – Source: Festival Events section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

LISTS

Calendar of Events in Tuscany – Source: In Italy Online
EVENTI UNICI DI OGGI (Today's events) – In Italian Only – Events by month under "CALENDARIO EVENTI A FIRENZE" – In Firenze and the province – Source: Digi space.it – "il portale dei divertimento"
Eventi e Manifestazioni Toscana (Events and Entertainment) – Please note: The Italian version provides more detail and events. – Source: Paesi on Line – In English, Italian
Eventi Toscana – In Italian Only – Source: Finesettimana.it
Events (Eventi Toscana) – Source: italiadiscovery – "the on-line Guide to discover Italy" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
EVENTS – Source: The Florentine – "The English speaking local newspaper in Florence"
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS – In English, German, Italian – Source: waytuscany
Events in Tuscany –By month – Source: knowital.com
Events in Tuscany – "BITE SIZED PORTIONS OF INFORMATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT VISITOR TO ITALY" – Source: Delicious Italy ® – "... is an independent guide to the food, wine, culture, history and traditions of Italy by region and territory and as proposed by local Italian incoming tourism service providers from Trieste to Ragusa."
Events in Tuscany – In English, Italian – Source: Saimicadove.it – "Getting the most out of Tuscany" – Please note: The Italian version provides more detail and events.
Events in Tuscany – Fee based unless purchasing an accommodation from web site – Source: Welcome to Tuscany Traveller - Welcome to Tuscany – "Very useful Information and selective accommodation booking-service for travellers in Tuscany"
Events Taking Place – Source: WORLD EVENTS GUIDE

Florence Events and Florence Festivals (Florence, Italy) – Source: World Guide to Florence section of world-guides.com
Folkloric and gastronomic events in San Miniato area, Pisa province and north Tuscany – "2009 EVENTS CALENDAR" – Source: Aolmaia Tuscany Society
moflo – "your online guide to Florence" (moreonflorence)

All events for (event calendar)

Street Shopping: Outdoor Markets in Tuscany – Source: In Italy Online!
Terre di Siena – From the main menu, select Eventi. Please note: while you will see the flags for English and Japanese, you will see ALL events under the Italian version – Source: APT Siena - APT Chianciano Terme Val di Chiana – In English, Italian, Japanese
Toscana Folklore – In Italian Only – Events by month and by province
Treno Natura (Nature Train) – In Italian Only – various dates throughout the year – departs from and returns to Siena (SI) or from various cities in the Province of Siena – Source: APT Siena - APT Chianciano Terme Val di Chiana – In English, Italian, Japanese

Eventi speciali (Special Events)
treno a vapore (steam locomotive)

vivifirenze – "living & studying in florence" – Please scroll down to the section on the left portion of the web page titled "What's On in Florence" and select one of the following:

Shows

Movies

Nightlife

Other Events

What's On: Tuscany – "Tuscany's most comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Tuscany region, with events, music, sport and more..." – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"
whatsonwhen™ – "The local guide for the global traveller."

FESTIVALS (feste)/FIERA (fairs)

Festa dello Sport – In Italian Only – Dates: 9 - 19 July – Location: Località: Albergo of Civitella in Val di Chiana (AR) – Source: Poster
Tuscan Coast & Islands Walking Festival 2009 (Festival del Camminare) – Dates: 2 - 25 October – In English, German, Italian – Locations (Please click on one of the parks below for list of events):

LISTS

Feste per un anno – In Italian Only – By Month – Source: Unicoop Firenze
Festivals in Tuscany 2009 – "Tuscan fairs, Tuscan festivals, folklore, sagre, feste and events in Tuscany - a Tuscany festival calendar"
FESTIVALS IN LUNIGIANA – In Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – Source: TerreDiLunigiana.com (Lands of Lunigiana)
Festivals and Seasonal Events in Tuscany – Source: Tourism in Tuscany – "An Insider's guide to Tuscany"
local festivals / provincia di arezzo – [includes sagre and other events] – Source: WWW.TUSCANYDIRECT.IT – "Holiday apartments in Pari, Southern Tuscany"
Toscana in Festa – "is designed to help you discover Tuscany using a simple and fast consultation and search method. Thanks to this web-site you can find out about all the events taking place at any given time of the year, museums are listed according to subject, and you can find out all the information you need to know about each municipality of Tuscany."

MONTHLY MARKETS/ANTIQUE FAIRS

Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo (Antique Fair) – On the first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday – In English, Italian

Dates: 1 - 2 August
Dates: 5 - 6 September

Mercatino delle Crete – On the second Sunday of the month – Location: Centro Storico, Asciano (SI) – Source: valdelsa.net

Date: 12 July
Date: 9 August
Date: 13 September

Lucca Mercato dell'Antiquariato (Antiques Market) – On the third Sunday and the Saturday before – Location: Within the walls of Lucca

Dates: 18 - 19 July
Dates: 15 - 16 August
Dates: 19 - 20 September

il Mercatale – In Italian Only – On the fourth Sunday of the month – Location: Piazza del Municipio, Castiglion Fiorentino (AR) – Source: Comune di Castiglion Fiorentino

Date: 26 July
Date: 23 August
Date: 27 September

Mercato dell'Antiquariato (Antiques Market) – On the fourth Sunday of the month – Location: Centro Storico, Monte San Savino (AR)

Date: 26 July

Date: 23 August
Date: 27 September

SAGRE (FOOD)

INFORMATION

Reading Sagra Posters – By James Martin – Source: Wandering Italy

SAGRE

Sagra dello Struzzo (ostrich) – In Italian Only – Dates: 9 - 12 July and 15 - 19 July – Location: Località: Manciano (by sports field) of Castiglion Fiorentino (AR) – Source: web site and Flyer/Handout
Sagra della Bistecca alla Brace – In Italian Only – Dates: 9 - 12 July and 15 - 19 July – Location: Olmo (AR) – Source: Poster
Sagra del Cinghiale (wild boar) – In Italian Only – Dates: 10 - 12 July – Location: Località: La Noceta of Castiglion Fiorentino (AR) – Source: Poster
Sagra del tortello alla Lastra – In Italian Only – Dates: 14 - 16 August – Location: Corezzo (AR) – Please see (2009 Program) for menu and times – Source: COREZZO.IT

LISTS

local festivals / provincia di arezzo – [includes sagre and other events] – Source: WWW.TUSCANYDIRECT.IT – "Holiday apartments in Pari, Southern Tuscany"
sagreinitalia.it – "Il portale delle sagre, fierre e manifestazioni tradizionali" – In Italian Only

Under "Dove" (where), select "Toscana" or whatever region you are interested in
Under "A partire da :", select time frame
Under "Che cosa:", select type of event, feste, sagre, etc.

Sagre e Feste in Toscana – Some events in English but mostly In Italian – Source: Saimicadove.it – "Il Portale per Vivere la Toscana" – Please note: The Italian version provides more detail and events. – See above Events in Tuscany

Sagre in Toscana – This listing is In Italian Only – Source: Azzurro Vacanze – In English, Italian

Sagre in Toscana – By month and by province – In Italian Only – Source: GIRAITALIA.it

GOOGLE MAP/GPS REFERENCES TO SAGRE E FESTE IN TOSCANA

Toscana e Tirreno – In English, Italian

Tutte le sagre e feste di Toscana: Gennaio 2009 – Events: In Italian Only

Feste e sagre ad Arezzo
Feste e Sagre a Firenze
Feste e Sagre a Grosseto
Feste e Sagre a Livorno
Feste e Sagre a Lucca
Feste e Sagre a Massa Carrara
Feste e Sagre a Pisa
Feste e Sagre a Pistoia
Feste e Sagre a Prato
Feste e Sagre a Siena

SOURCES/LISTS

EVENTI UNICI DI OGGI (Today's events) – In Italian Only – Events by month under "CALENDARIO EVENTI A FIRENZE" – In Firenze and the province – Source: Digi space.it – "il portale dei divertimento"
Eventi e Sagre – "Primavera 2009 " – "Eventi, Fiere, Sagre, Mercatini, Manifestazioni, Ricette..." – In Italian Only – Source: eventiesagre.it

From the home page, select Eventi

On the next screen, you can make multiple selections from Categoria (category), Sezione (section), Mese (Month), Regione (region), Provincia (province), Città (City)
For events in Toscana (Tuscany), please select the following:

Under Sezione, select Feste or Sagre
Under Mese, select the specific month you are looking for
Under Regione, select Toscana or another region in Italy
Under Provincia, select one of 10 provinces
Under Città, select the city of the event or leave blank

Eventi e Manifestazioni in Italia (Events and Entertainment) – "Guida completa a feste, sagre, fiere, mercatini e manifestazioni." – By Region – Please note: The Italian version provides more detail and events. – Source: Paesi on Line – In English, Italian
EVENTS – Source: The Florentine – "The English speaking local newspaper in Florence"
Feste per un anno – In Italian Only – By Month – Source: Unicoop Firenze
Festivals in Tuscany 2009 – "Tuscan fairs, Tuscan festivals, folklore, sagre, feste and events in Tuscany - a Tuscany festival calendar"
Italian Holidays, Festivals, Street Parties… – "a list of Italian holidays and festivals which can be accessed by city, region and date." – Source: the Hostetler web site

Under "Region", select "Toscana"
Under "Month", select any month of the year you are interested in traveling
Press the "Submit" button, on the next screen, a listing of events will appear

sagreinitalia.it – "Il portale delle sagre, fierre e manifestazioni tradizionali" – In Italian Only

Under "Dove" (where), select "Toscana" or whatever region you are interested in
Under "A partire da :", select time frame
Under "Che cosa:", select type of event, feste, sagre, etc.

From the web sites of the APT (agenzia per il turismo) for the various provinces of Toscana. Please note: The Italian version provides more detail and information about the respective events in their respective province.

In the province of Arezzo, Eventi e manifestazioni – In English, Italian
In the province of Firenze, from the main page of apt FIRENZE – In English, Italian – select Eventi
In the province of Grosseto, from the main page of Agenzia per il Turismo della Maremma (Grosseto) – In English, German, Italian – select EVENTS
In the province of Livorno, from the main page of Costa degli Etruschi – "mediterranean tuscany" – In English, French, German, Italian, Spanish – select from "events of this month" section of the main web page
In the province of Lucca, from the main page of APT LUCCA, select a day from the section titled, "", where XXX is the month of the year
In the province of Massa Carrara, there is no separate page on the APT MASSA CARRARA web site for events – In English, French, Italian
In the province of Pisa, there is no separate page on the APT PISA web site for events – In English, Italian
In the province of Pistoia, from the main page of AGENZIA PER IL TURISMO ABETONE PISTOIA MONTAGNA PISTOIESE – In English, German, Italian (Please note: While it states an English and German version, only Italian works) – select Eventi
In the province of Prato, from the main page of APT PRATO – In English, German, Italian – select Events
In the province of Siena, from the main page of Terre di Siena – In English, Italian, Japanese – select Eventi

Tuscany Tourist Offices & Information – Source: AngloINFO Tuscany – "Life in Tuscany, in English!"

EVENTS/FESTE/SAGRE OUTSIDE OF TUSCANY

EVENTS/EVENTI

EVENTS IN UMBRIA

Trasimeno Blues 2009 – Dates: 23 July - 2 August – Please see "Trasimeno Blues' Concerts" for locations and dates – Source: web site – In English, Italian

FESTE/FESTIVALS

FESTE IN UMBRIA

Sagra del Toro Cotto al Girarrosto (beef roast) – In Italian Only – Dates: 4 - 13 July – Location: Lido di Tuoro sul Trasimeno (PG) – Source: Umbria Eventi

LISTS

UMBRIA: EVENTS/FESTE/SAGRE

2009 Event by month – In Italian Only – Please click on "RICERCA DI EVENTI PER MESE" and select month of interest – Source: Umbria Eventi

LISTA SAGRE 2009 COMUNE DI PERUGIA – In Italian Only – Source: PerugiaViVa

Sagre in Umbria 2009 – In Italian Only – Source: umbriacity.it

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on Market Days - Outdoor Markets in Tuscany *, dated Friday, May 16, 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.

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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FYI: Wherever possible, I attempted to provide information about a specific event, festa or sagra in English. However, while a web site states there may be an English version of it, you will usually find more information about the specific event, festa or sagra in the Italian version.

For those of you that say there is nothing to do on weekends in Italy, you are WRONG! Before my wife and I moved to Italy in 2007, we had attended several feste, sagre and events in the years before our move. You can spend as much or as little as you want and get to meet and see Italians, their friends and other travelers and visitors celebrate various and sundry events in and around their towns. There is more to Italy than museums, historical sites, art, hilltop towns/cities, etc.

According to the August, 2008 issue of Italy Magazine, "...you have on average 1,000 different sagre in each of Italy's 21 regions." So, if I missed your favorite event, festa and/or sagra in Toscana (Tuscany), please send me an email MSG or post a comment.

When you are driving around or walking around the many towns and cities of Toscana, take the time to read the bulletin/notice/bill boards in these towns and cities. This is where my wife and I find about a specific event, festa or sagra in the town, city or somewhere in the surrounding area. Depending on the size of the event, festa or sagra, it may not have a web site or be listed on web sites that keep track of events, feste or sagre in Italy. You will find most of these notices for events, feste or sagre are usually printed in a bright color and sometimes only a week or two before the actual event, festa or sagra.

For events, feste and sagre outside of Toscana, please read my blog entries titled, Info on Events and Festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy and Info on Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Umbria. If I missed any events, feste and sagre, please send me an email MSG or post a comment.

EXPLANATION: The reason that I have provided multiple sources and lists is because there is no all inclusive listing for feste, sagre and events in Toscana or Italy. Even if an event, festa or sagra is listed somewhere, it may be dated, contain inaccurate information or list information from last year's event, festa or sagra.

That's it for Tuesday, 6 January 2009: martedì, 06 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 a Neapolitan proverb, author unknown.

"'A capa 'e sotta fa perdere 'a capa 'e còppa."
"Sex makes you lose your head.."

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

Friends and Family in Italy

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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: 11 July 2009)

Info on 2009 National Holiday Observances in Italy

2009-01-01T00:05:00.005+01:00

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 28 February 2009)

Here are the 2009 National Holiday Observances in Italy:

January/gennaio

1 - New Years Day (Capodanno)
6 - Epiphany (Epifania)

February/febbraio
March/marzo
April/aprile

12 - Easter (Buona Pasqua)
13 - Easter Monday (Lunedì dell'Angelo, Pasquetta)
25 - Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione)
25 - Feast of St. Mark (Venice only)

May/maggio

1 - Labor Day (Festa dei Lavoratori)

June/giugno

2 - Founding of the Republic (Festa della Repubblica)
24 - St. John the Baptist Day (Florence only)
29 - St. Peter and St. Paul's Day (Rome only)

July/luglio
August/agosto

15 - Assumption Day (Assunzione or Ferragosto)

September/settembre

19 - St. Gennaro's Day (Naples only)

October/ottobre
November/novembre

1 - All Saints Day (Ognissanti or Tutti i santi)

December/dicembre

7 - St. Ambrogio's Day (Milan only)
8 - Immaculate Conception's day (Immacolata Concezione)
25 - Christmas Day (Buon Natale)
26 - St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano)
31 - New Year's Eve

MISCELLANEOUS

Holidays – Source: InfoRoma
Italian Holidays – Explanation of holiday observance – Source: lifeinitaly.com
Public holidays in Italy – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"
SEE ALSO:

Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (festa or sagra) in Italy, coming soon
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana/Tuscany, coming soon

* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, 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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It's important for traveling to, from and within Italy to know the Italian national holiday observances. These holiday observances may affect your travel plans, visits to museums, Italian business or government offices, etc. Public transportation may be running on a limited schedule.

That's it for Thursday, 1 January 2009: giovedì, 1 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.

"Anno nuovo vita nuova."
"The New Year calls for a new way of life."

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

Friends and Family in Italy

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(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 28 February 2009)

Info about Babbo Natale in Italy

2008-12-25T00:04:00.000+01:00

Here are some links about Babbo Natale (AKA Father Christmas, Santa Clause, etc.) in Italy:

INFORMATION

Buon Natale – "The Rich History And Tradition Of Christmas In Italy" – Source: lifeinitaly.com
Babbo Natale is Italy's Santa Claus – Posted by Jackie on December 5, 2006 – Source: Amore Travel Guides – "Explore Italy With Friends"
Babbo Natale regali favole giochi foto letterina Santa Claus Santa Klaus – In Italian Only – Source: CLICK.IT – In English, Italian

ARTICLE

Taking Flight with Italy's Holiday Witch – "PRESENTS ON A BROOMSTICK" – By Michael Giglio in Urbania, Italy – Source: English site of SPIEGEL ONLINE – In German

BABBO NATALE AKA FATHER CHRISTMAS AKA SANTA CLAUS

FATHER CHRISTMAS

Father Christmas – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

SANTA CLAUS

SANTA CLAUS – Source: Wikipedia – "the free encyclopedia"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on Christmas cribs, creches, nativity scenes and presepi in Italy *, dated Friday, December 12, 2008
Info on or about Christmas Lights in Italy *, dated Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Info about 2009 New Year’s/ Capodanno/La Festa di San Silvestro in Italy *, dated Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Info About Christmas/Buon Natale/Epiphany (La Befana) in Italy, 2008/2009 *, dated Friday, November 28, 2008
Info on 2008 Christmas Markets (Mercato di Natale) in Italy *, dated Tuesday, November 18, 2008

* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. If anyone has any suggestions for other sites, 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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Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)

That's it for Thursday, 25 December 2008: giovedì, 25 dicembre 2008.

Ciao, Ben

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

Today’s quote is Italian proverb, author unknown.

"A tavola non si invecchia."
"At the table with good friends and family you do not become old."

Please read my wife 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.