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The 6 Best Organic Farmhouses Around Florence
Tuscany is a land rich in history and amazing landscapes, which for sure will fascinate you. If you are planning a vacation in this territory not far away from Florence, we suggest you the best 6 organic and eco-friendly Farmhouses in the area. 1. Farmhouse La Fontanaccia The charming Farmhouse La Fontanaccia is located in […]
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Mysterious Florence: the Hidden and Curious Side of the Renaissance City
The city of Florence presents several different nicknames: one of the most popular is “La Bella” (“The Beautiful”). However, the Tuscan city has also earned the title of “Capital of artists“. Florence in fact has been the home of, among many others, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello and Michelangelo. But there is another side of the city […]
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5 Magical Places in Italy for an Unusual Weekend
In Italy there are hidden magical places that tell us unusual stories, secret places waiting to be discovered. In the Peninsula, along with some of the most famous places around the world, you can find suggestive and little known places which are perfect destinations for an unusual weekend, dedicated to slow tourism and discovery! In our […]
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Unusual Florence, seen from the river Arno
How many Florence guides are on the internet? An infinity. So why am I talking to you about this incredible and famous city? Because there is always a new way to discover it and fall in love with it. Away from the crowds and the busy streets of the center, today we start to discover […]
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Discovering the authentic Tuscany between Florence hills
Come to an ancient small farm between the Florence hills and discover an authentic and eco-friendly Tuscany, off the beaten track. Elisabetta and Samuele, holding a degree, have chosen to live in the old small farm owned by their family, in the countryside. Ecobnb interviewed them: read here what they told us! An ancient farm abandoned between the wonderful […]
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Faentina railway, a train travel on Dante’s footsteps from Florence to Faenza
Along the places of Dante’s exile, the Faentina Railway invites us to discover the uncontaminated landscapes of the Tuscan Romagna Appennines, traveling from Florence to Faenza. Every traveler will be enchanted by the views follow one another in this trip so charming, in what is also called the Dante train. In less than two hours, you live a […]
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The beauty of the Appennine Colossus
The beauty and richness of this place can not be represented by written words These are the words that the French philosopher Michel de Montaigne uses to describe Medici’s Villa di Pratolino, an unusual and suggestive destination at the gates of Florence, surrounded by woods, meadows and lakes, that hides a secret marvel, a creation of the […]
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Top 9 Christmas Market in Europe
Colorful decorations, Christmas music, spicy flavors await you in the Christmas markets across Europe, immerse yourself in a magical world and discover an atmosphere that only here you can find. Wander among the lit houses and enjoy the arrival of Christmas. Born from a Nordic tradition, now the Christmas markets are in all Europe. Let’s […]
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Healthy food shopping: find the organic market closest to you
Organic is cool all over Italy and even more so in Milan In the city of Expo, food is a hot trend right now. Though the Milanese are busy people, they are nonetheless Italian and eating is very important indeed. Especially healthy eating. Here are the best organic markets in Milan where you can buy […]
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Florence and Rome at 2 wheels of distance
Hello, I am looking for a map or guide book on cycling from Firenze to Roma Thomas Heidenberger Washington, D.C. Inspired by Thomas’s message, we are ready to propose a new travel! Go from Florence to Rome with no other propelling force but our legs, no other means of transport but our bike. So wonderful, […]
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