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Travelers' Tales Tuscany: True Stories

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I'd pick a story each night relating to what I was doing during my stay in Tuscany and found it the perfect way to fall into a wishful sleep. I read about buying a villa, shopping in the open market, and walking from village to village. I've never used a travel book like this to compliment my trip but found it extremely enjoyable since I was staying at the same villa for a few weeks. If you are thinking about going to Tuscany, this story book can certainly help you get there. The stories are well written as well as being interesting and fun.

This book is the next best thing to being there--beautiful writing about a beautiful place. Anyone who loves good food, good wine, and good writing will not be disappointed by Travelers' Tales Tuscany. It's a wonderful collection of experiences and insights into the region--and a lot cheaper than the plane ticket! If you can't go to Tuscany this summer, at least buy yourself this book.

Like many collections of essays, you will love some and want to skip others. Two of my favorites are those by Saul Bellow and Phillip Lopate. Tuscany is truly a special place on earth, and this book help to illuminate the reasons why...

Well, at least most of the book is boring. The idea is nice, but how much fun can you derive from reading about piazzas, pizzas, macaronis and great views. Pasta is to eat, wine to drink and people - to meet. Reading about them is so much less fun. So if you want to read about Tuscany before going there - take a travel guide or history book. This one - if you can't fall asleep.