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Day-to-day life in Florence does not always include visits to the Duomo or an indulgent Bistecca for lunch. Beneath the surface, Florence’s community is constantly building upon how it serves its locals, from recommendations for young families, to services for expatriates. The following articles provide tips and tricks for those calling Florence home.
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John Taylor Tuscany remains intentionally boutique, dedicating time to every client and carefully selecting every property.
Moving countries is one of life’s biggest changes. Sometimes what makes the greatest difference isn’t another checklist; it’s having someone who genuinely understands what you’re going through.
The visa is available to non-EU citizens who commit to one of four investment options.
American actress, producer, author and documentary filmmaker Leslie Zemeckis has summered at her vacation home in Tuscany for the last 23 years. In this interview with The Florentine, she talks ...
From mosquitoes to hornets and mysterious bites, a summer meditation on the insects we loathe—and the surprising reasons we might need them.
At John Taylor Tuscany, we understand that our clients are not simply searching for exceptional homes; they are looking for a way of life.
Tracing the life of Edith Brooks Farnsworth, the accomplished American nephrologist who settled in Antella, Italy, after retiring in 1967.
With melanoma rates on the rise worldwide, it's increasingly more important to protect your skin.
A birdwatcher's lament, with occasional digressions into Roman cuisine and the afterlife.
A guide walking you through the essentials of cultivating edible blooms at home with a relaxed, lifestyle-minded approach.
A step-by-step guide to obtaining Italy's personal health card, granting access to the country's national health service.
From stitches to dressings, ultrasounds and ECGs, the new PIR (Rapid Care Clinics) offer fast, local care. Here’s where and how to access them.
A lost handbag sparks a Dante-esque descent into Florence’s underground waste system, where bureaucracy and absurdity collide.
We learn about the cultural centre's activities and the group's involvement in obtaining a Nobel Peace Prize.
Tuscany was never part of my plan. Survival was.
A personal story of saying goodbye to a beloved poodle and transporting a new puppy from the U.S. to Italy.
Calling all U.S. citizens, even if you have never lived in the United States.
What is driving the wellness boom in a city in a country that has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world?
Grappling with Italian grammar, linguistic logic, and the mysterious gender of everyday things.
"Florence’s own beauty can make her borderline ugly at times..."
AI chatbots can facilitate language learning, but research suggests that challenge is a necessary component of acquisition.
As Italy’s population ages, new senior living models in Tuscany are redefining care in later life.
