Empoli

The name Empoli is one that you might regularly see in the Serie A results and league tables, but who knows exactly where it is? Empoli is tucked just South West of the Tuscan capital, Firenze, a mere 12 miles away! The train to Pisa and Livorno will stop in Empoli soon after pulling out … Continue reading Empoli →

Livorno, Citta del mare

Livorno is a fascinating port city, with a population of just short of 160,000. It can be a useful base to plunder the Tuscan tourist cities of Firenze (1 hr 20 minutes by train) or Pisa (20 minutes) for the sights or calcio at a much more reasonable price for a bed! From here you … Continue reading Livorno, Citta del mare →

Livorno the Red

It is a curious thing but why are their so many clubs in Italy that play in maroon? or "Granata" as they'd call it. Now here is a little test as to how immersed in Calcio you are! How many Italian clubs who play in maroon can you name? If you come up with "1-3" … Continue reading Livorno the Red →

Liguria United

While I was sitting in a Montmatre cafe in Paris in late April avoiding the rain a few years ago, as you do, I was making plans for a holiday to Italy with my girl. We hatched a plan for an early September trip with the centrepiece being her birthday celebration somewhere on the Amalfi … Continue reading Liguria United →