Category Archives: Tuscany

Where to Stay in Lucca, Italy: Hotels and Accommodation Guide

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Found along the Serchio River and surrounded by rolling hills and the Apuan Alps, Tuscany’s Lucca is a dream destination and one of Italy’s most adored cities. The city boasts ancient walls that surround it, Gothic-era architecture, and historic landmarks. There are plenty of reasons to visit, but many visitors wonder where to stay in […]

What to Eat in Tuscany: Regional Tuscan Cuisine

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Of Italy’s regional cuisines, all rooted in simplicity, Tuscany is where the less-is-more (or meno è meglio) philosophy reigns especially supreme. If “low-intervention” were a term applied not to wine but to food, it would be reserved especially for Tuscan cuisine: even today, very few whimsical accents are added to traditional Tuscan recipes beyond the […]

Episode #245: Siena – Medieval Wonders, the Famous Palio, and Sweet Treats

Listen to “245. Siena: Medieval Wonders, the Famous Palio, and Sweet Treats” on Spreaker. Summary We welcome first-time podcast guest but long-time tour guide, Annarita Ferranti to dive into the enchanting city of Siena. Annarita moved to Siena at 18 for her studies later becoming a professional tour guide and sommelieSiena, with its picturesque location […]

Episode #242: Tastes of Tuscany in Fall

Listen to “242. Tastes of Tuscany in Fall” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, we dive into the vibrant Fall/Autumn traditions with food writer and cookbook author Giulia Scarpaleggia of Juls’ Kitchen, exploring everything from the art of making grape focaccia and chestnut delights to the significance of freshly pressed olive oil. Discover how to […]

Best Agriturismo in Tuscany

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Searching for an idyllic agriturismo in Tuscany? If you have dreams of rolling green hills, fields of vineyards and picturesque hilltop towns under the Tuscan sun, you’re in the right place.  We’ve discovered the best Tuscany farm stay accommodation close to the region’s major cities and towns so you can combine a rural escape with […]