Tuscan Landscape
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Having just returned from a week with the family in Tuscany, I've refreshed my thoughts on travelling around Italy and compiled some tips and tricks for ensuring a pleasant trip. Holidays in Tuscany can be beautiful, relaxing things but, if you're not prepared and informed, there are differences in culture, bureaucracy and pace of life that can cause stress and, potentially, ruin your vacation. In order to have the best possible time, bear these things in mind!

1. Language

Speaking Italian really helps. Of course, not everyone speaks Italian but I've found that knowing even a little bit will make locals act friendlier and more helpful towards you.