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The new “PisaMover” links the Airport to the Central Train Station
March 19, 2017/in /by admin

On March 18, 2017, a new electric rail service was opened connecting the Pisa Airport to the "Pisa…...

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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…...

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NEW: ticket check to enter train platforms at Roma Termini, Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale
June 01, 2015/in /by admin

New security measures are in place at three of Italy's major train stations (Roma Termini, Firenze "Santa Maria…...

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Snakes, sacred dogs and the Hippocratic Oath on the Greek island of Kos
May 13, 2015/in /by admin

“Walking is Man’s Best Medicine”-- HippocratesThe small island of Kos in the Greek Dodecanese island chain was the…...

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The Florentine Iris: beautiful, fragrant, and worth its weight in gold
May 06, 2015/in /by admin

On my bike ride the other day I passed a vast field of purple iris amidst the olive…...

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A new bike path along the Arno will offer 220 kms of flat, easy cycling in Tuscany
March 24, 2015/in /by admin

Plans are underway to build a bike path along the Arno River from its source at Monte Falterona…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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