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The Pina Colada was invented in Puerto Rico.

Birthplaces of booze: Where famous cocktails were created

Thirsty travellers can make a pilgrimage to the places where much-loved cocktails were created, such as… The Singapore Sling – Raffles, Singapore Few cocktails have as strong a geographical connection with their birthplace as the Singapore Sling. In 1915, Ngiam Tong Boon was working at…

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Michelangelo's David in the Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence.

How long are the queues to see Michelangelo’s David?

Once in Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, you don’t queue to see Michelangelo’s David. However, the queues to get into the Galleria can be horrible. Where is Michelangelo’s David? Michelangelo’s David is one of the world’s most famous works of art. Some travellers add Florence to their…

art, Florence, Italy, museums, Tuscany

Classic Chianti countryside near Florence, Tuscany.

How to visit two Chianti Classico wineries from Florence in one afternoon

For travellers based in Florence, a Chianti Classico winery tour offers an ideal way to experience Tuscany’s wine heritage in a single afternoon. A small-group wine tasting experience in the Tuscan countryside provides guided visits to two top-rated wineries, with cellar tours and tastings of…

Florence, tours, Tuscany, wine

Can I learn to make pasta in Florence?

If you're visiting Florence and want to do more than trawl through world class art museums, you can go the foodie route. It's possible to spend an afternoon learning to make pasta in the historic centre of Italy's Renaissance jewel. A small-group class held inside…

Florence, food, Italy, Tuscany