The House

Chianti Anyone?

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February 3rd 2011
Its time to dust off those backpacks ! Well, for a quick 'try it out' trip to start with, but then hopefully for an extended stay in the renowned Hills of Tuscany, Italy. On Sunday we set off by train to Gatwick Airport to then board an early plane on Monday morning to Pisa. Then its a short 2 hour drive to what looks to be a stunning farmhouse in Gaiole, Chianti. In November last year, Ja ... read more

Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Gaiole in Chianti

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more