***Warning – long post ahead so grab a drink and a biscuit!*** We left not so bright and not so early on the day we were supposed to go to Florence, and with a fair amount of driving to get there, we arrived around 11am in the city. Once the car parked, we headed straight […]
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If you are travelling to Tuscany chances are you will arrive and leave from Pisa airport (this is where most EasyJet and Ryanair flights land). It was the case for us and as our return flight was in the evening we decided to spend our last afternoon in Tuscany, in Pisa. People may not think […]
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You could explore Tuscany for days, weeks and probably months if you wanted. But if you have limited time in the region I have made a selection of the most beautiful villages for you to explore to have a true taste of Tuscany. I organised the list from the further north village to the further […]
Read MoreOne thing Italians do extremely well, among many other things, is coffee or caffè! Sitting at a terrace to sip on an espresso is an integral part of the Italian lifestyle. Which is the same for French people! So I just felt at home when taking a sit at a table on Gilli‘s terrace in […]
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Looking for a place for a nice dinner in Florence? Look no further and keep reading! First though, make sure to enjoy the views of the sunset over Florence from the Piazzale Michelangelo. It is a must if you are ever visiting Florence! There you will have the best view of Florence Cathedral, also known […]
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In London, you find pubs on every street’s corner, in Italy, you find gelaterias in every street; but like the London pubs, not all gelaterias are the same. If like us, you are a bit of a foodie (Food-snob? Yep, maybe and proud!) you will be desperately looking for THE best gelato, and in the […]
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Italy is famous for its beautiful landscapes, its world-famous historical sights and its food! There is nothing more comforting than a delicious pasta dish, am I right? As I mentioned in previous posts, when in Italy I love to stay in agriturismos, which means that often we have a little kitchen available and can cook […]
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If there is one thing Tuscany is famous for, it is wine! More specifically, Chianti wine, which is a red wine you will be offered at every meal and in any restaurant when visiting Tuscany. You know what I love more than one nice glass of wine with beautiful views of the Italian countryside? A […]
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Claire Imaginarium 