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Tuscany Travel Blog 2025

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Anastasia Bakker Tuscany, Italy September 21, 2025

Top Luxury Ski Resorts in Italy Where Celebrities go in Italy

Cost of school in Italy - Public and Private schools costs in Italy When it comes to luxury ski resorts in Italy, few ski destinations in Europe can rival the glamour, scenery, and prestige of the Italian Alps and Dolomites.

From famous Cortina d’Ampezzo where celebrities go in Italy, to Cervinia with its high-altitude skiing and direct connection to Switzerland’s Zermatt, the country boasts some of the most famous ski resorts in Europe.

Whether you’re seeking the most expensive ski resorts in Italy, a stylish getaway to the Dolomites, or quick access to ski resorts near Milan and near Turin, this guide will list the most luxury ski resorts in Italy knows for a world-class blend of Alpine tradition and modern luxury. To plan your trip, explore our map of ski resorts in Italy and discover the top rated destinations that attract royals, celebrities, and discerning travelers year after year.

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Anastasia Bakker Tuscany, Italy September 14, 2025

What does it cost to prepare a kid for school in Italy

Cost of school in Italy - Public and Private schools costs in Italy The cost to prepare a child for school in Italy is one of the biggest concerns for families as a new academic year approaches. Between tuition differences, school meals, textbooks, and everyday supplies, expenses can add up quickly.

Schooling in Italy offers a wide contrast between free public education and high-fee private or international schools, each with its own financial challenges. While a state school in Italy requires no tuition, parents still need to budget for canteen fees, exercise books, backpacks, insurance, and class trips. In comparison, private and international schools may cost thousands of euros per year.

This guide explores the real cost of school in Italy across primary, middle, and high school, outlines hidden expenses, and provides money-saving tips to help families plan effectively.

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Anastasia Bakker Tuscany, Italy September 10, 2025

Where to Find Mushrooms & Truffles in Italy

Where to Find Mushrooms & Truffles in Italy - For Visiting Italy in Autumn Mushrooms & truffles in Italy are among the most celebrated in the world, with porcini mushrooms from Italy standing out as a true culinary treasure.

Northern Italy is a dream destination for mushroom and truffle lovers. Alongside mushrooms from Northern Italy, the area is equally famous for its prized white truffles of Alba and black truffles from the Apennines.

To make your mushroom foraging in Italy easier, I’ve created a map highlighting the best places to find mushrooms and truffles in Italy by region – porcini, wild mushrooms, and truffle hunting areas across Northern, Central, and Southern Italy
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Anastasia Bakker Tuscany, Italy September 7, 2025

Roasting Chestnuts in Tuscany

How to Cook Chestnuts in Tuscany in October - Travel blog by Anastasia Bakker In Tuscany everybody knows how to cook chestnuts. If you travel to Tuscany in October you have a great opportunity not only to eat roasted chestnuts bought on the streets but also to pick your own raw chestnuts and roast them yourself on an open fire! Moreover, cooking and roasting chestnuts is easy to do at home - on a grill in your back garden, in the oven or on pan.

In October you can buy roasted chestnuts practically on every big street in Tuscany, Italy. Since roasted chestnuts are best when served hot, roast chestnut sellers cook them right on the streets, on a grill or large roasting tray.

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Anastasia Bakker Siena, Italy August 4, 2025

Palio of Siena 2025

Palio di Siena horse race - Travel blog by Anastasia Bakker The Palio of Siena (famous Italian horse race) is your chance to experience Medieval Italian traditions today!

Palio di Siena horse race will take you back to Italy seventeenth century and add a good portion of adrenaline to your visit to Tuscany.

Siena palio race (il palio di Siena - in Italian) is truly one of most interesting festivals in Italy and in Europe gathering thousands of tourists every year.

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Anastasia Bakker Livorno, Italy July 25, 2025

Tuscany Travel trends 2025

Tuscany, Italy travel trends - Travel blog by Anastasia Bakker As travel trends begin to shape the summer of 2025, one thing is clear: Tuscany is becoming one of the top travel destinations in Europe.

Recent travel data reveals a significant surge in interest for this iconic Italian region, particularly among travelers from the UK, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Italy continues to charm travelers, ranking as the second most searched country on flight search engines for summer holidays 2025.

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Anastasia Bakker Livorno, Italy May 17, 2025

Blue Flag Beaches of Tuscany 2025

Wondering what are the best places to swim in Tuscany, Italy? If you're dreaming of turquoise waters, clean white sands, and eco-friendly coastal escapes, Tuscany's Blue Flag beaches in 2025 should be at the top of your travel list.

What does Blue Flag beach mean? The Blue Flag (Bandiera Blu) is one of the most recognized voluntary eco-labels in the world, awarded annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Here's a full List of Tuscany's Blue Flag Beaches for 2025.

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Anastasia Bakker Pisa, Italy April 15, 2025

Choco Moments Pisa 2025 - Artisan Italian Chocolate Festival in Italy

Artisanal Easter egg inspired by the famous Dubai chocolate bar Choco Moments is a touring festival in Italy that celebrates the art of fine chocolate-making. Each year, it travels across Italy, and in April 2025, it lands in Pisa — famous for its Leaning Tower.

This event in Tuscany brings together artisanal chocolatiers from all over Italy to showcase their most delicious Italian chocolate.

It’s more than just a chocolate market in Pisa — it’s one of the fun Tuscany experiences and cool things to see in Tuscany in April for kids, adults, food lovers, and families alike.

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Anastasia Bakker Florence, Italy April 20, 2025

Explosion of the Cart in Florence, Italy - Easter Tradition in Tuscany 2025

Explosion of the Cart in Florence, Italy - Easter Tradition in Tuscany - Easter 2025 Every Easter Sunday in Florence, Italy, one of the very special and exciting things to see takes place – the Explosion of the Cart, or in Italian, Scoppio del Carro.

It’s a fun and colorful Tuscan Easter tradition with fireworks, music, and a lot of history behind it. If you're planning to visit Florence for Easter 2025, here’s everything you need to know about this amazing celebration.

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