Italy’s train system made easy! November 11, 2021/in Blog/by admin
Trains are a great way to get around Italy, but it can be hard to navigate all of…...
NEW bus stop for the Pisa Airport to Florence train station shuttle bus! August 30, 2017/in Blog/by admin
The Pisa Airport is one of the major hubs for low-cost airlines like Ryan Air and Easy Jet,…...
New Routes and Specials on “ITALO” trains February 01, 2016/in Blog/by admin
The high-speed rail service called "Italo" came on the scene in Italy about a decade ago as an…...
What exactly are the Ides of March?? March 16, 2014/in Blog/by admin
The Ides of March, 44 BC, was not a good day for Julius Caesar...What are the Ides of…...
Castagnaccio: the sugar-free and gluten-free Tuscan delicacy December 01, 2013/in Blog/by admin
Castagnaccio is a typical Tuscan "cake" whose origins go back at least to the 16th century. It's easy…...
7 Fun Facts about the Ponte Vecchio October 05, 2013/in Blog/by admin
The Ponte Vecchio is one of the most beloved symbols of Florence. How much do you know about…...
How to NOT embarrass yourself in an Italian restaurant September 21, 2013/in Blog/by admin
Eating in Italy is Serious Business!Italians are known for being pretty relaxed about rules, but they take their…...
Vesuvius and the buried treasures of Herculaneum August 24, 2013/in Blog/by admin
Around 1:00 p.m. on August 24, 79 A.D., Vesuvius exploded over the Bay of Naples, shooting a column…...
Summertime Fresh: Caprese Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella July 10, 2013/in Blog/by admin
Few dishes evoke the freshness of summer in Italy like the Caprese Salad, named for the…...
Hannibal, 100,000 men and 37 elephants against the Roman Republic June 24, 2013/in Blog/by admin
Ancient Rome was nearly extinguished in the 3rd century BC. Who was Hannibal, and did he really cross…...
