Download or read book Too Much Tuscan Sun written by Dario Castagno and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past several years, "the American in Tuscany" has become a literary subgenre. Launched by the phenomenal success of Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun, bookstores now burgeon with nimble, witty accounts of this clash in cultures-Americans trying to do American things in Italy and bumping against a brick wall of tradition.Too Much Tuscan Sun is Dario's, a Tuscan guide whose client base is predominantly American, account of some of his more remarkable customers, from the obsessive and the oblivious to the downright lunatic.
Download or read book Traveling Tuscany written by Alfred Schwecke and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two trips to Florence and Tuscany prompted us to write this book. We have been amazed by Florence, the Tuscan Hill Towns, and The Cinque Terre. Architecture and history are discussed for the entire region. The towns in this book are Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pisa, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. The Cinque Terre emphasizes the 400 year old towns and their architecture.
Download or read book Pedalare Pedalare written by John Foot and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Italian cycling is the story of Italy in the twentieth century.
Download or read book Climbs and Punishment written by Felix Lowe and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Shortlisted for Cycling Book of the Year at the Cross British Sports Book Awards 2015** Cycling journalist Felix Lowe makes the leap from raconteur to rouleur, taking to the saddle for the first time to complete his very own grand tour of Europe. Lowe's light-hearted and entertaining travelogue charts his progress as he cycles 2,800 kilometres from Barcelona to Rome, crossing three countries and cycling over three mountain ranges, taking in some of cycling's most fabled climbs. As he follows in the tracks of some of the world's greatest wheelmen, Lowe puts professional cycling's three major stage races - the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espa�a and Giro d'Italia - under the microscope, whilst capturing the potent mix of madness, humour and human spirit that make people identify with the sport so strongly. Powered by local delicacies and his trademark blend of self-deprecating humour and barbed wit, Lowe takes readers on an immersive journey through the Catalonian countryside, over the Pyrenean foothills and the rolling plains of Languedoc, through the flowery fields of Provence, over winding Alpine passes, between the vineyards and olive groves of Piedmont, and down the Apennine backbone of Italy. His epic quest traces the footsteps of the celebrated Carthaginian general Hannibal, who led his own pachyderm peloton of 37 elephants over the Alps and all the way to the gates of Rome. As much about the regions traversed as the cyclists who have left their sweat in the soil, Lowe's insightful account celebrates the sport, examines the psychology of both the crazed amateur and the pedalling pro, and delves into the awesome march of a military genius who almost brought the Roman Empire to its knees.
Download or read book The Way of St Francis written by The Reverend Sandy Brown and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and finishes in the Vatican City. Stages range from 8km to 30km with plenty to see, including ancient ruins, picturesque towns, national treasures, and stunning churches. This comprehensive guidebook fits in a jacket pocket or rucksack, and contains information on everything from accommodation and transport in Italy, to securing your credential (pilgrim identity card), budgeting, what to take, and where to do laundry. Stories of Francis of Assisi's life are also included. Although the route includes climbs and descents of up to 1200m, no special equipment is required - although your hiking boots and socks definitely need to get along. Following the steps of heroes, conquerors and saints on this pilgrim trail is manageable all year round, but is best done from April to June and mid-August to October. Route maps are given for every stage, and basic Italian phrases are included in the guidebook.
Download or read book The Road to San Donato written by Robert Cocuzzo and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Road to San Donato is an adventurous travel memoir of an American father and son tracing their Italian heritage by bicycle. With only the bare essentials on their backs, author Robert Cocuzzo and his sixty-four-year-old father, Stephen, embark on a torturous 425-mile ride from Florence, Italy, to San Donato Val di Comino, an ancient village hidden in the Apennine mountains from which their family emigrated a hundred years earlier. After getting lost, beaten down, and very nearly stranded, when they finally reach the village the Cocuzzos discover so much more than their own family story. For many Jews in the 1940s, the road to San Donato was one of exile; during World War II, dozens were interned in the village. When the Nazis came to ship them off to death camps, however, many of the villagers went to heroic lengths to save their lives. Walking and pedaling through this history, Robert Cocuzzo is determined to learn the role his family played at the time. The Road to San Donato is a story of fathers and sons, discovering lost "cousins," valorous history, and the challenge and exhilaration of traveling by bicycle.
Download or read book Tuscan Living written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The design of the Tuscan house has remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, when landowners built country retreats drawing on the natural resources of the region. Indeed, it is these materials that give the Tuscan house its unique character: stone and marble; hard woods, like chestnut, oak, and elm; terracotta and brick; and water, used in ponds, fountains, and pools. These elements are captured here in exquisite detail: thick stone interior walls; terracotta-tiled roofs and floors; sienna-hued stucco finishes and luminous frescoes; exposed wood beams and scrubbed oak dining tables; and sunny courtyard gardens with the all-important water feature, whether an ancient well or an exquisite pool. In this glorious collection of color images, Simon McBride artfully evokes the magic and pleasures of Tuscan living. Simon McBride has been photographing interiors and gardens for over two decades, working regularly for House & Garden and Architectural Digest.
Download or read book Not in a Tuscan Villa written by John Petralia and published by Chartiers Creek Press. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly retired and looking for more than a vacation, John and Nancy Petralia intrepidly pack a few suitcases and head to the "perfect" Italian city for a year. Within days their dream becomes a nightmare. After residing in two Italian cities, negotiating the roads and health care, discovering art, friends, food and customs, the Petralias learn more than they anticipate -- about Italy, themselves, what it means to be American, and what's important in life.
Download or read book Gravel Rides Scotland written by Edward Shoote and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bicycle Touring in Tuscany written by David Cleveland and published by . This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers everything you need to plan a bicycle tour of Tuscany, Italy from what to bring, where to go, how to transport your bike, and how to get out of the airport. Includes 8 multi-day tours and detailed maps of every daily route.
Download or read book War in Val D Orcia written by Iris Origo and published by Allison & Busby. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is quite impossible to attach importance to material possessions now. All that one still clings to is a few vital affections' Iris Origo, October 1943. Marchesa Iris Origo and her husband had been settled at their rural estate of La Foce since 1924. When the Second World War broke out Origo, an Englishwoman married to an Italian landowner, had divided loyalties. But as the war dragged on and the hostilities escalated, the small community of Val d'Orcia found themselves helping evacuees, orphans, refugees, prisoners of war and soldiers from both sides, concerned less with who was fighting whom than caring for those who needed their aid. Origo kept her diary throughout this time, when the risk of betrayal was a fact of life and the penalty for helping the enemy would result in death. Even with German troops occupying her manor house, she wrote at night about her valiant attempts to shelter refugees, burying her diary in the garden each morning. The result is a book which has become a classic, an affirmation in itself of courage and resistance, and an unsentimental, compelling story of the trials and tragedies of wartime.
Download or read book The Finger Lakes of New York written by and published by North Country Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Epic Bike Rides of the World written by Lonely Planet and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles fifty cycling routes throughout the world and offers two hundred ideas for bike rides, including a Bavarian beer ride, a sightseeing trip through Sri Lanka, and a Sierra Nevada traverse.
Download or read book Bicycle Touring Pedalling Through Scenic Routes written by Georgie Rogers and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an unforgettable journey with Bicycle Touring: Pedaling Through Scenic Routes, the ultimate guide for those seeking adventure and exploration on two wheels. This comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about bicycle touring, from choosing the right gear and planning your route to discovering the world's most iconic and breathtaking trails. Whether you're cycling through the historic paths of Europe, the diverse landscapes of Asia, or the wild terrains of South America, this guide provides detailed itineraries, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you make the most of your journey. Perfect for both novice and experienced cyclists, this book will ignite your wanderlust and provide the tools to turn your cycling dreams into reality. Embrace the freedom of the open road and discover the world one pedal at a time.
Download or read book Tuscany and Umbria written by Emma Jones and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history-rich region offers some of Italy's classic landscapes - pole-straight cypress trees lining dusty farm roads, rolling hills that stretch as far as the eye can see, fields of vibrant sunflowers, medieval villages perched on rocky spurs above crashing surf. Visit them all with this comprehensive guide that helps you explore the very best places. A largely untouched coastline and protected wild areas only add to the appeal of this top vacation destination. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; tourism contacts - it's all herel Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. Then come the adventures - fishing, canoeing, hiking, rafting, llama trips and more. Never galloped along a beach on horseback, trekked up a mountain, explored ancient sites? Also includes extensive lists of recommended outfitters, with all contact details - e-mail, website, phone number and location. Adventure Guides are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you.
Download or read book Michelin Green Guide Tuscany written by Michelin and published by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eBook version of updated Green Guide Tuscany, organized by district for easy travel, presents the best of the region. Discover its Alpine peaks and valleys, explore a landscape of vineyards, grain fields, sunflowers and olive trees. Visit breath-taking cities, such as Renaissance Florence and Siena; and enjoy the glamorous coast with its picturesque ports and idyllic beach coves. From San Gimignano’s towers to the Tuscan Archipelago, Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, respected maps and trusted advice ensure an unforgettable journey. In this eBook you’ll find: • Full-color photos and plenty of detail travelers look for. • Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, from the Romanesque architecture of three-star Lucca to the arcaded streets of one-star Poppi. • Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions. Illustrations and floor plans are often included to pick out the highlights of major attractions. • Michelin walking and driving tours for a more in-depth, personal experience of the country. Take a driving tour through Chianti, or explore Siena's Piazza del Campo by foot. • Comprehensive illustrated sections on modern-day Tuscany, its art, architecture, history and culture, all written by experts in their fields. • Sidebars throughout the guide on intriguing topics from Michelangelo's crucifix and Botticelli to the Elba's semi-precious stones. • Detailed visitor information for every attraction, opening hours, entry fees, tour times, phone, website. • Michelin area and city maps. • Recommendations for great places to eat and stay for every budget. Download onto any kind of eReader (tablet or smartphone), and you’re set to go. Use the guide to orient yourself at any time with a treasure trove of 40+ detailed maps, even if you’re offline with no Wi-Fi or 3G connection. With the interactive navigation, it’s easy to move within the guide. Click from the index to a point of interest or from a sight description to its location on the map. With one touch, you can even phone an establishment directly from the page or click through to a website for more information. No matter what eReader you use, with the Green Guide Tuscany eBook in hand, you’re ready for adventure and exploration, and will experience an unforgettable journey.
Download or read book Michelin Green Guide Tuscany written by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and published by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook version of the Green Guide Tuscany by Michelin has been completely revised with new text, photography and maps. Now helpfully organized by district, the guide helps you discover the region's peaks and valleys covered with rows of vines and grains and pockets of olive trees, as well as its breath-taking cities, such as Renaissance Florence. Explore the glamorous Tuscan coast, its ports, idyllic beach coves and the Archipelago, not forgetting the hidden gems such as lesser-known Arezzo. Michelin's celebrated star-rating system, respected maps and trusted advice make sure you see the best of Tuscany from San Gimignano’s towers to Chianti vineyards.
