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Tuscan Roadtrip: Lucca
The final leg of our Tuscan roadtrip takes us to the magical town of Lucca, the birthplace of Italian composer Puccini. After a few days in Florence, it was time for our destination…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Florence
The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is for art lovers, history and architecture buff, coffee connoisseurs, and oenophiles. We have both been to Florence years ago, but not together and certainly not as…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Pienza and Montalcino in Val d’Orcia
Iconic cypress trees, scenic drives, pecorino cheese, Brunello wines, Pienza and Montalcino in Val d’Orcia is a must! Using Montepulciano as a base, we took two separate day trips to Pienza and Montalcino.…
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May the Force Be with You: Happy 7th Birthday
Hip hip hooray, you are now seven! Happy 7th Birthday! May the force be with you, sweet child of mine! Our sweet daughter turns seven! It feels like yesterday when she was born…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Montepulicano
A lively hilltop town, Montepulciano offers a mix of architecture, history, food, and wine with lots to do to keep little ones busy. After a lovely afternoon exploring San Gimignano, we set off…
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Year of the Snake 2025
Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating the Year of the Snake! Across Asia, countries usher in the Lunar New Year celebrating Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year, also known as…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: San Gimignano
The pint-sized medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano is the perfect introduction to all the beauty of Tuscany. Most people make a beeline to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but we…
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Roadtrip through Tuscany
Rolling hills, cypress trees, medieval towns, sunshine, wine, and pasta. What is not to love about Italy’s famous Tuscany region? The destination for our annual Crimbo (Limbo) trip depends on seat availability on…
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Christmas Festive Season Round-up
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A round-up of all the Christmas festive season activities from Santa’s Grotto to cinema dates. We love Christmas! It is really our favourite time of…
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Winter’s Day in Windsor
Just an hour by train from London, the riverside town of Windsor is a fantastic day trip to visit the famous Royal Palace and enjoy the Berkshire countryside. With the Christmas break upon…
