After our visit to Pitigliano we drove the 6km to explore the villages of Sorano and Sovano. We spent the night in the Hotel della Fortezza, (Hotel of the Fortress). I have stayed in some pretty cool places around the world but never have I stayed in a Medieval fortress. This opportunity sold J. immediately-as …
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Carrara-An Exceptional Day Trip In Tuscany
One of J.’s favorite places in the world is Carrara. He loves the history, the industry, the artistry and the natural beauty of Carrara. From our first visit 11 years ago he has been entranced with the process of pulling Carrara marble from the mountainside. This year while traveling with friends, staying in Lucca, it …
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Sightseeing In Montecatini-A Tuscan Day Trip
When we are in Tuscany we always stay in Lucca. It feels like our home but it is also a great location for tons of day trips. This year we wanted to show our friends Montecatini Alto, one of our favorite little cities. So we caught a train from Lucca, about a 35-minute ride to …
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