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Discover authentic Florence beyond tourist crowds. From hidden artisan workshops to local dining traditions, experience the city like a true Florentine.

Planning a trip to Florence? This 3-day Florence itinerary covers a day-by-day hidden gems and local tips to make the most of your visit to Florence!

Uncover the real hidden gems of Tuscany! Explore the best things to do, see, and visit in Tuscany beyond the usual touristy, crowded spots

Explore Florence like a local! Discover 6 unique, off-the-beaten-path things to do in Florence, Italy!

Looking forward to visiting the hidden gems in Tuscany, Italy? Keep reading and discover the Tuscany off the beaten path!

Ciao, fellow travelers! So, you've decided to venture to Italy in the captivating embrace of Fall. Bravo! Packing for this season can feel daunting, juggling the cool mornings and sunny afternoons. But fear not, I've got your back with a packing guide that’ll have you strolling through Tuscany’s charming landscapes in style—no bulky luggage in sight! Embrace the Essentials for Tuscany Tours: The selected items are suggestions to give you a visual idea of what to bring, but

The villages are small & the streets are quiet, but underneath the surface, this subregion of Tuscany is bursting with culture and tradition

As the magic of Italy would have it, I happened to meet a new friend who connected me with the most impressive off-the-beaten-path jewel...

Looking for unique things to do in Florence, away from tourists? If you like to meet locals and connect with cultural traditions, here’s one

You've surely heard of Tuscany, but perhaps you're not sure where exactly to go in Tuscany. For those who want their Italy vacations to consist of nothing more than lazy mornings waking up to dreamy views and days filled with slow-paced and authentic experiences a stone’s throw away, you’ll want to take note of Tuscany’s hidden green valley: Mugello. Though parts of Tuscany are well-known, there are still hidden places to explore. The charming and rarely-visited territory of

If you’re planning a summer vacation under the warm Tuscan sun and want to experience a piece of authentic Italian culture, look no further!

There’s a common misconception that Tuscany, Italy has been overrun by tourists and there are no hidden gems left to be found! For certain areas of Tuscany there may be some truth to this. But the majority of the region still holds many secrets waiting to charm its more adventurous visitors. Mugello, for example, is an area north of Florence that goes virtually untouched by tourists. Today we’ll dive into some of the fascinating history that makes this secret place a speci

At Creative Edge Travel , we take pride in the way we go beyond the basics of travel in Italy to truly connect you with the culture and its people. Today we’re giving you a closer look at the story behind Andrea, the man behind the wheel for our small group tours and immersive experiences in Mugello, Tuscany. Read on to meet Andrea! 1. Where were you born and raised? I was born in Florence but I’ve always lived in Borgo San Lorenzo, where Creative Edge Travel’s Living Slow

My favorite area to wander and live in Florence is Oltrarno, the area just across the river from the main tourist center where you can quickly sink into local life centered around Piazza Santo Spirito. One of the many things I love about Oltrarno is that it is still full of hidden artisan studios where, with the right insider know-how, you can discover ancient techniques still in use today to create timeless masterpieces. I recently met with one of those master artisans, hum

The perfect day trip to experience the countryside in Tuscany and immerse yourself in the culture during your stay in Florence. Most who travel to Tuscany have their hearts set on views of rolling hills, plates of handmade pasta, and glass after glass of amazing wine. But some want more than that... Some want walks through the countryside to see the details of the landscape. They want to learn how to make the pasta themselves. And they want to take in the view not from a tour

I’m currently living in Florence on a constant lookout for off-the-beaten-path Italian experiences. But like, experiences experiences. The kind that you can’t wait to tell people about but when you do, you quickly realize it’s no use– they weren’t there and they can’t fully understand the level of raw beauty you’re trying to convey. On a recent day trip to a village called Anghiari, I fell upon one of those experiences. It was really more like falling upon one of those peop