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La Prugnola: Unusual Farm Holiday in Tuscany, between Yurts and Tree Houses
At Fattoria la Prugnola there are several ways to experience nature. Whether in a farm apartment, a tree house or a yurt, you can relax in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, among cultivated fields and the sea air. If you want to spend your next holiday in an oasis of tranquillity, the farmhouse Fattoria […]
Continue readingAlpacas: Why everyone loves them and Where to find them in Italy
From the Andes to the heart of everyone, Alpacas are a curious animal that will lighten up your eco-stay. Let’s find out why they are loved so much and where to meet them in Italy. The thick and soft wool and a sweet smile are only two of the many lovely features of Alpacas. In […]
Continue readingA new green life in Tuscany. An interview with Sonia, owner of Villa Lola
“The World is not ours to keep. We hold it in trust for future generations.” – Kofi Annan Retracing the steps of our history, following the footsteps of those who walked there before us, cherishing their choices. Villa Lola is all about this. It is the story of people who knew how to take an […]
Continue readingA Slow Holiday in the Tuscan Maremma
From the crystal clear sea to the dense forests in the mountains, from the cultivations in the hills to the natural thermal baths: Maremma is a rich and fascinating place to explore on foot or by bike, discovering the variety of its landscapes, retracing centuries of history through important testimonies such as the Etruscan cities and […]
Continue readingValdarno Bike Road: 6 Slow Itineraries in Tuscany
Do you dream of a green holiday in close contact with nature? The Valdarno Bike Road invites you to get to know a more authentic Tuscany, among small villages and suggestive landscapes. Both Italians and foreign tourists love Tuscany for its cities of art, unspoiled landscapes and culinary traditions. If you want to discover the beauties of […]
Continue readingPietrasanta, Versilia: the Green Guide to an Open-Air Museum
Pietrasanta, a city of many facets. At the foot of the Apuan Alps, on the slopes of the hill of Sala, it represents a meeting point between ancient history and modern art. Why don’t you try to discover it in an eco-sustainable way? An ancient village in the province of Lucca, Pietrasanta has earned the […]
Continue readingThe fairy-tale Tuscan landscapes: Pratomagno
Let’s move on with our trip trough fairy-tale woods, centuries-old trees, and magical landscapes. Here we are in Pratomagno, a mountain range that rises between Valdarno Superiore and Casentino, north-west of Arezzo, to finally reach Florence. Its white and majestic shape overlooks Valdarno. Two days walking through the forests of Pratomagno Let’s discover its beauties […]
Continue readingA weekend in a less-known Versilia (Tuscany)
Do you think Versilia is synonymous with summer, umbrellas and social life? You’re wrong, at least in part. Because Versilia is so much more: it is the magic of its small villages, it is the quiet of the countryside that lies at the foot of the Apuan Alps, it is art and history. With the […]
Continue readingVegan holiday in Italy: here’s where to go
The vegan and vegetarian choice is now more and more widespread, in Italy and in the world. If until a few years ago eating out and spending holidays was not so simple, especially for vegans, now a large number of accommodation facilities offer menus dedicated to these special diets and some completely embrace the philosophy […]
Continue readingDesire of nature? The treehouse is on an oak in Tuscany
Nature, silence, essentiality. What’s better than a vacation that is a real vacation, full of emotions and beauty? Here you can sleep on an oak tree, immerse yourself in natural thermal baths, experience farm life and taste the delicacies of the Tuscan Upper Maremma Do you want a different holiday, far from the usual places […]
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