Tag Archives: Tuscany
Florence by Bike: From the City Centre to the Hills, Among Art and Panoramic Views
A sunny autumn weekend, a bicycle, and the desire to discover a different side of Florence. From the city’s squares to the Certosa del Galluzzo, via museums, country lanes and panoramic terraces, this itinerary surprised us with its variety of landscapes and experiences. Florence is a city that never seems to stop surprising you. Even […]
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Pistoia slow: itineraries among hills, villages and nature in Tuscany’s quieter side
Among Tuscany’s great art cities and the rolling hills that have made the region famous, there is a territory where travel can still follow a slower rhythm. Pistoia lies at the foot of the Apennines and, within just a few kilometres, takes you from medieval squares to forests, from the olive groves of Montalbano to small mountain […]
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Foraging Without Taking Too Much
Every autumn in the Apennine woods above Pistoia I meet people carrying baskets, and most of them are worried about the wrong thing. The question always arrives in the same form. Should I cut the mushroom at the base, or twist it out of the ground? People ask it anxiously, as though one answer spares […]
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Cinema in Val d’Orcia: a tour of Tuscany’s most iconic film locations
Beside being one of Italy’s most famous and evocative UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Val d’Orcia is a natural setting that has captivated film directors from all over the world. Gentle hills, cypress-lined avenues and medieval villages steeped in history and frozen in time. This corner of Tuscany is the backdrop for some of the most […]
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Scarlino: a green guide to the most beautiful villages and nature in the Tuscan Maremma
The Tuscan Maremma is an extraordinary destination, best experienced slowly and with all your senses. Yet it is not always easy to find places that escape mass tourism while preserving their deep connection with nature and local traditions. If you too are looking for new perspectives to experience this magical corner of Tuscany, today we […]
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Val d’Orcia: Authentic slow experiences among thermal baths, vineyards and ancient paths
Some places invite you to slow down and savour every moment. Val d’Orcia is one of them. Here, roads wind through rolling hills, rows of cypress trees and stone villages seem frozen in time. And it’s no coincidence that it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. It is the result of […]
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The magic of silence: Discovering Luniluna in the heart of Lunigiana
An inner journey to embrace your soul and rediscover the beauty of little things. A daydream in the heart of the Lunigiana countryside, where silence and spirituality reign. This is Luniluna, an ancient farmhouse surrounded by greenery, far from the city and modernity, where you can return to your roots. Here, unique and magically evocative […]
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The 6 best Country Hotels and Organic Farmhouses to discover the Flavors and Cuisine of Tuscany
Tuscany is the land that talks through its own flavors, its landscapes, and its thousand-year-old traditions. Winding hills dotted with cypress trees, vineyards, and hilltop medieval villages with organic farmhouses. Every corner of this region tells a story made up of effort, passion, and respect for the land. For your next holiday, we invite you […]
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On the edge of the Casentinesi Forests National Park: a green weekend in Tuscany
Do you feel the need to truly disconnect? Maybe you’re dreaming of a green weekend in Tuscany, far from fast-paced routines and crowded destinations. This is the perfect place for a slow and regenerating escape. Among forests and mountains just outside Florence and the Casentinesi Forests National Park, you will find authentic villages, ancient woods […]
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Enter the World of Harry Potter and Sleep in Hagrid’s Hut: In Maremma, You Can!
A hut in the woods, an atmosphere straight out of the most beloved fantasy novel, and the deep silence of the Tuscan countryside. Today, in Tuscany, you can truly sleep in a hut inspired by Hagrid’s home. “Hagrid lived in a small wooden house on the edge of the Forbidden Forest. A crossbow and a […]
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