Moving2Italy2

My wife and I have moved to Italy in mid-September, 2007. Prior to this move and after, I had identified, collected, assembled for our eventual move to Italy many, many links about things one should be aware of before moving to Italy. I believe that these links will benefit other like-minded individuals who are considering or dreaming to move to Italy. This effort is on-going and I hope will benefit with the interaction with interested individuals. I will continue to make entries to this blog.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Info on camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 22 July 2009)

Here are some links for camping in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Agri-Camping Tuscany – Source: Tuscany Tips – "A Holiday to Remember"
Camping in Tuscany – Source: WelcomeTuscany – In English, Italian

AGRI-CAMPING

Agri-Camping Brezza di Mare – In English, German, Italian
Tuscany Agri-Camping - A Fun Filled Experience in Tuscany! – Source: Agritourism In Tuscany

CAMP SITES

Campeggio Tripesce – In English, German, Italian
Campsites – Source: Riviera Toscana® – In English, French, German, Italian

LISTS

Campgrounds in Tuscany (Italy) – Source: Camperado – "Camping Guide" – In Dutch, English, German
Camping Tuscany, Italy – Source: Roan – In Danish, Dutch, English, French, German
Camping in Tuscany – Source: CAMPING IN ITALY section of EUROPE CAMPING GUIDE – In English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Spanish
Do your camping in Tuscany! – Source: PromoCamping – In Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish
Tuscany – Source: Top Campings – In Danish, Dutch, English, German, Italian

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

If anyone has any suggestions for other sites and links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry. For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using

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That's it for Tuesday, 26 May 2009: martedì, 26 maggio 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb from the region of Molise in dialect, author unknown.
"Magg viern rattaia."
"In May the winter goes away."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 22 July 2009)

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Info on national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 FEBRUARY 2012)

Here are some links for national, provincial, theme and water parks in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

INFORMATION

Parks, Nature Reserves and other Protected Areas in Tuscany – Source: welcometuscany – In English, Italian
Parks.it – "The portal about parks in Italy" – In English, French, German, Italian
Tuscany’s unique nature parks – "From the seaside to mountainous landscape" – by: Jennifer Mallegni – Source: turismo.intoscana.it – "SEASIDE • MOUNTAINS • COUNTRYSIDE • SPAS • CITIES" – In English, Italian

NATIONAL PARKS

Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano

Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago Toscano – In English, Italian

Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano – National Park Archipelago Tuscany – Source: National Parks section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi

Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi – In English, Italian
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi – Source: National Parks section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

LISTS

Natural Parks In Tuscany – Source: In Italy™ Online
Parks – Source: travel tuscany

PROVINCIAL PARKS

Parco Provinciale dei Monti Livornesi – Source: Parks.it – "The portal about parks in Italy" – In English, French, German, Italian

REGIONAL

Parco Regionale della Maremma – Source: National Parks section of ULTIMATELY ITALY – "Italy Travel Guide - Facts about Italy Tourism & Information on Tourist Destinations"

THEME PARK

Cavallino Matto – In Italian Only – Marina di Castagneto (LI)

WATER PARKS

Acqua Village – In English, Italian

Cecina (LI)
Follonica (GR)

Crocodile Acquapark – In Italian Only – Marciano Della Chiana (AR) – Source: Acquapark.it – [Guide to water parks in Italy]
Tuscany Water Parks – Source: www.italy-hotels-holidays.co.uk – Zettagroup – "Italy Tourist Information"

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009

* = Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using

.

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

Please note: I do NOT represent or endorse any of these links nor do I receive payment for listing them in my blog.

That's it for Tuesday, 19 May 2009: martedì, 19 maggio 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Maggio regal gelsomini e rose. Allieta i bimbi e le future spose."
"May offers jasmine and roses. It cheers up little children and future brides."

When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 19 FEBRUARY 2012)

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Info on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 July 2010)

Here are some links on articles about, for or on Tuscany/Toscana, Italy:

ARTICLES

36 Hours in Florence – By ONDINE COHANE – Published: July 16, 2010 – Source: TRAVEL section of The New York Times
Cooking Schools in Tuscany – "Hands-On Lessons in La Cucina Tradizionale" – By Clay and Joanna Hubbs – Source: TransitionsAbroad
Maybe the Best Way to Integrate into Florence Life is...Not To... – by Loren Taylor – Source: The Florence Newspaper
Observer Escape section of The Observer (Sunday paper), sister publication of the Guardian Unlimited – "Best daily newspaper on the world wide web" – found in the travel section on the Guardian Unlimited web site

How Tuscany brought out the artist in me – "Phil Hogan discovers his inner artist on a painting holiday in Tuscany" – Sunday June 3 2007
Tuscany on two wheels – Tom Robbins, Sunday April 23 2006

TRAVEL section of The New York Times

36 Hours in Florence – By DANIELLE PERGAMENT, Published: June 3, 2007
Exploring Tuscany's Lost Corner – By TIMOTHY EGAN – Published: May 21, 2006
Florence, Then and Now – By ADAM BEGLEY – Published: November 30, 2008
Italian Renaissance – "Style Map" – By JACKIE COOPERMAN – March 22, 2009 – TMagazine section
Tuscan Summer: Food, Wine And Music Galore – By JENNIFER CONLIN, Published: May 27, 2007
Tuscany Without the Crowds – By DANIELLE PERGAMENT Published: March 7, 2010
Savoring Tuscany a Glass at a Time – By JENNIFER CONLIN, Published: April 15, 2007
The Riches of Lucca – By MARK BITTMAN, Published: September 24, 2006
Secret Tuscany – By JANINE DI GIOVANNI – Published: May 21, 2006

Tuscany – Source: ITALY Magazine – "THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR LOVERS OF ALL THINGS ITALIAN"
Tuscany in winter brings shivers of delight – "Sure, it might be cold and rainy, but it's also the off-season, so the tourist spots are less crowded, and hotel prices and airfares are a bargain." – By Susan Spano, Reporting from Siena, Italy – 04:56 PM PDT, March 13, 2009 – Source: Travel section of the Los Angeles Times

ARTICLES – MULTIMEDIA

Chocolates in Tuscany – slideshow – Photo: Chris Warde-Jones for The New York Times – Source: Travel section of the New York Times
Delectable Lucca – "Mark Bittman discusses his favorite restaurants and trattoria in Lucca, the Tuscan town in Italy." – Source: Travel section of the New York Times

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Info About Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy , , dated Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany *, dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info on Destination Guides for Italy *, dated Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

For your specific interest, please search the web for further information using

.

The above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this blog entry.

Please note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further information by email, please include your email address in a separate comment. I will NOT publish any comments with an email address in it.

NOTE: If you want to leave a comment, please leave it in ENGLISH.

Broken links: Since November, 2005, I have written over 300+ blog entries with 1,000's of corresponding links/URLs for Moving2Italy2, covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event that you come across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of this successful and informative blog.

That's it for Tuesday, 12 May 2009: martedì, 12 maggio 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"Le ore del mattino hanno l'oro in bocca."
"The morning hours are the most precious of the day."

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy with photographs:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 24 July 2010)

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Info About Cantine Aperta (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy

Here are some links for Cantine Aperte (31 May 2009) in Tuscany/Toscana and the rest of Italy:

(PLEASE NOTE: In some regions of Italy, Cantine Aperte is a two day event*.)

CANTINE APERTA

Cantine Aperte (Open Wine Cellars or 'Open Wine Cantinas') – Annual event – Last Sunday in May, in some regions, it includes the last Saturday in May. What this means is that wine cellars of the Movimento Turismo del Vino association throw open their doors and you can sample some of the best wines in Italy. – In Italian Only
CANTINE APERTE - Tutta Italia – In Italian Only – Source: ItalianoDoc

LISTS

List of some cantina including fattorias, agricolas, associates, etc. participating in or information on Cantine Aperte in a specific region of Italy – In Italian Only unless otherwise noted – Source: Movimento Turismo del Vino

Abruzzo

“CANTINE APERTE” per l'ABRUZZO <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Basilicata

CANTINE APERTE 2008 BASILICATA <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Calabria

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated 1 May <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Campania

Cantine Aperte 2008 – map and list of participating cantine <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Emilia Romagna <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province

itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Friuli Venezia Giulia – In English, German, Italian – Note: Italian version contains more detail and information

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
30th - Saturday and 31st - Sunday -- two day event*

Map – In PDF format
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Lazio

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – 7 April 2009
CANTINE APERTE 2009
30th - Saturday and 31st - Sunday
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Liguria (Current information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region) – Note: None were listed

Lombardia – In English, German, Italian

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 27 April 2009

Cantine Aperte 2009 – map and list of participating cantine

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Marche

Cantine Aperte 2009 News – Updated: 30 April 2009
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Molise (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Piemonte (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Puglia

Cantine Aperte 2009

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Sardegna (Information not available as of this date) <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Sicilia

Cantine Aperte 2008 – Le Cantine – list of participating cantine <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Toscana

Cantine Aperte 2009
GUIDA CANTINE APERTE
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Trentino Alto Adige

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
Cantine Aperte 2008 – Cantine & Distillerie – map and list of participating cantine
Tastings, Guided visits, etc.

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Umbria

Cantine Aperte 2009 news – Updated: 28 April 2009
Cantine Aperte 2009 – list of participating cantine
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Valle D'Aosta

Cantine Aperte 2008 <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP

List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

Veneto

Update – 16 April 2008 <-- NEED TO FOLLOW UP
Cantine Aperte 2008 – list of participating cantine
List of Cantine by Province
itinerari della regione (routes of the region)

BLOG ENTRIES

Cantine aperte wine event – dated: 2007-05-05 – Source: Florence night&day

INFORMATION

Cantine Aperte – Source: Azienda Agricola Buccicatino Umberto
Cantine Aperte, wine and the pleasures of the "tastings" craze – Source: Barilla
Tuscany - Cantine Aperte (Tuscan Open Kitchen) – Travel Guides – Source: lastminute.com

OTHER EVENTS

Events in Tuscany, May – Source: knowital.com
May Festivals in Italy – By Martha Bakerjian – Source: Italy for Visitors section of About.com

MISCELLANEOUS

SEE ALSO:

Info about the wine roads (Strade del Vino) of the Tuscany/Toscana Region of Italy *, dated Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Info About Transportation in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Info on tourist offices in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Info on thermal spas/baths (terme) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Info about the coast of Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Info on ferries from/to Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Info on guides for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Info about airports in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, March 10. 2009
Info on restaurants/ristorante in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Info on the "Top Ten" for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Info on walks/walking in Toscana/Tuscany , dated Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Info about day trips in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy , dated Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Info on 2009 Events and Festivals (feste or sagre) in Toscana (Tuscany) *, dated Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Info on maps for Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated Friday, September 05, 2008
Info about parking in Florence/Firenze *, dated Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 2 *, dated Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Info on the Toscana (Tuscany) Region of Italy - Part 1 *, dated Tuesday, June 19, 2007

* = Blog entry has been updated.

The above links are current. In the event of a broken link or if anyone has any suggestions for other sites, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update and/or correct this blog entry.

My wife and I have attended Cantine Aperte, five times in the past 6 years, twice in Tuscany and once in Marche and twice in Umbria. Depending on the region, there may be an initial €5 charge and you will receive a wine glass and a wine glass holder.

While most of the samplings of wine are free, at some cantinas, fattorias and agricolas, there may be an additional charge for their premium wines and/or they may ask for a contribution to defray food costs.

Please note: If a cantine is not a member of the Movimento Turismo del Vino, it is not listed above. Some regions have not provided information about their respective participation in Cantine Aperte. As soon as I see it on the Movimento Turismo del Vino web site, I'll update this blog entry. If anyone has any information on Cantine Aperte they would like to share or an update, please feel free to post it as a comment or send me an email MSG.

That's it for Tuesday, 5 May 2009: martedì, 5 maggio 2009

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is a Sicilian proverb, author unknown.

"Voi stari di saluti sempri chinu? Mancia sempri ova e trinca bonu vinu."
"Do you want to be always in good health? Always eat eggs and drink good wine! "

Please read my wife's blog about our life in Italy:

Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog:

Info About, For or On Spain – a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

2016 EVENTS

2016 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS AKA FESTE OR SAGRE (FOOD, THEME OR RELIGIOUS) MAINLY THE PROVINCE OF AREZZO AND OF INTEREST

A partial listing of the 2016 various events and festivals (food, theme or religious) in the province of Arezzo and of interest:
Info for 2016 events and in the province of Arezzo within the region of Toscana (Tuscany), Italy.
This blog entry is updated frequently until November, 2016. However, I will need the assistance of readers of this blog in the province of Arezzo and the region of Toscana (Tuscany). Please feel free to send me updates and notices of events and festivals (AKA feste or sagre) in the province of Arezzo within the region of Toscana (Tuscany), Italy.