When I first arrived in Tuscany, I quickly realised how important appearance and style are for Italians. I looked positively dowdy compared to most of the people around me. It took me years to learn all the secret dress code rules Italians have. To be honest, I follow some and […]
Tuscany isn’t all about about art and architecture. In order to get a complete Tuscan experience, don’t overlook its stunning countryside. A great way to experience the slow pace and natural beauty of Tuscany is to take a few days off the beaten track and stay on a farm. Most […]
How to Get There There are two ways to get to Bagno Vignoni from Florence, the A1 highway and the slightly more scenic Siena-Firenze high-speed road. It takes around two hours to reach Bagno Vignoni from Florence. On the Firenza-Siena road, exit at Siena Sud and take the SR2 towards […]
The Val d’Orcia and Monte Amiata area of Tuscany is full of beautiful towns like Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano (to name but a few), wine but also natural hot springs. The small town of Bagni San Filippo has an amazing hot spring that combines its sulphuric waters to river water. Depending […]
Florence, like any other Italian city, is full of churches. The oldest and most famous ones are often surrounded by lines of tourists waiting to have a peek at the art displayed and their inner architectural beauty. It is easy sometimes to forget that these incredible buildings were built as […]
As you are enjoying your amazing Tuscan holiday, a niggling voice in the back of your mind might be reminding you not to forget to buy some souvenirs for the family or friends you left behind. Forget about Leaning Tower of Pisa sculptures or Michelangelo’s David aprons or fridge magnets. […]
Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta and pizza. One could argue that most Tuscan dishes are gluten-based. Does that mean that a celiac should fast his or her way through Tuscany or avoid the place altogether? Though it took years for awareness to build, most restaurants now have some […]
There are many advantages to visiting Tuscany in Winter. Even though the days are short and the weather can get a little chilly, not having to constantly battle crowds of tourists has its perks. Parking spaces, accommodations, and food also no longer suffer from the same inflated prices of the […]
If there is one thing Italians love, it’s their food. Any excuse to go out with friends or family and eat good food is welcome. Sagre, or food festivals, celebrate one local ingredient which gets declined in a variety of dishes. For a few days, the town (or local sports […]
Drinking in Italy is first and foremost a social experience. Friends and family gather together, converse and why not, open a bottle. Getting drunk is never the end goal and drinking by oneself, rare. Alcohol is a social lubricant and part of a cultural identity. Wine especially is considered part […]
Many travellers on a Tuscan adventure don’t get to spend a lot of time interacting with locals. Tuscans are extremely proud of their region and love sharing their passion for it with others. If you are curious to get to know these smart and fun loving people, here is an […]
