Can’t figure out what Intercity, Eurostar, Regional, Frecciarossa mean?  Read on and get on the right train!

Before we start you should know train in Italy are run by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiano (FS for short) you can visit the main site at www.ferroviedellostato.it

Moving by train in Italy is a great way to reach any major city: connections to Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence, Naples work very well despite our world wide known strikes the service is yes somewhat expensive but very realiable.

What kind of trains are available?

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Either prior departure or when in Florence it might be useful to know how to get a Taxi in Florence, this brief article will give you the basic information to help you scooting around Florence.

From airport
If you arrive by airport at Florence Peretola you will find a line of taxis ready to pick you up in front of the arrival exit.  Fortunately being a somewhat developed country you have no risk to being offered taxi service from unlicensed cars. Read the rest of this entry »