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Tuscany puts on a very special show in autumn. The countryside is alive with red and yellow colours, porcini mushrooms and truffles make an appearance on the menus, and the city afternoons are bathed in golden light. This really is one of the most relaxing and rewarding moments to travel here. 1. See the Tuscan… Read more »

Is August a good time to be travelling in Tuscany? If you’re planning a trip this Summer you’re probably wondering what’s in store for you. So here we give you the low down on weather, the best places to go, and what fun and festivals you can expect. August is a lively month in Tuscany,… Read more »

For me, Barga was love at first sight. I’d heard (and read) a lot about it before I visited, of course. Its strong ties to the UK. Its unique position as the gateway to the Garfagnana region. As a plus, I’d always wanted to visit the nearby Devil’s Bridge (which, by the way, is absolutely… Read more »

Tuscany doesn’t want for variety. From countryside to coastline, a trip out here can make you feel like you’ve won the holiday lottery. Its Renaissance cities, Medieval hilltop towns and ever-changing landscapes, offer the traveller an embarrassment of riches. So with all the possibilities for a weekend away in Tuscany, did I really need to… Read more »

There are three very special small towns in Tuscany just we can’t get enough of in Summer: Massa Marittima, Barga, and Pitigliano. These idyllic hilltop towns offer the visitor Romanesque art, good living, spectacular views and some special events during the Summer. Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of competition when it comes to picturesque… Read more »

Spring is a wonderful time to make a trip to Tuscany, Italy. The perfect moment to catch a few of its lesser-known, but no less beautiful, small towns. These ancient places are awash with history, and far enough off the main tourist track to still feel authentic. But which to visit? Here we take you… Read more »

This February, go off-the-beaten track and pay a visit to some of Tuscany’s intriguing small towns. February in Italy is Carnival time. So our first idea for a February trip to Tuscany is Castiglion Fibocci, a small picturesque town that hosts a very special Carnival festival. Next up is the spa town of Chianciano Terme… Read more »

We love Arezzo at any time of year, but during the Christmas holidays there’s an extra reason to visit this beautiful town in Tuscany. Arezzo becomes one of the top places in Italy to enjoy the Christmas spirit, with splendid Christmas Markets and plenty of events that enliven the town, filled to the brim with… Read more »

Tuscany is at its most atmospheric in autumn. The countryside is flooded with colours, the vineyards have turned to vivid reds and yellows, and the morning fogs make the landscape look almost etherial. The woods are filled with the smell of chestnuts and mushrooms, those autumnal Tuscan treats. And the light drapes everything in a… Read more »

There’s no doubt that the surroundings of Siena offer some of the most beautiful and charming destinations in Tuscany. These landscapes are simply unforgettable, with the Chianti wine region to the north of Siena and the areas of Crete and Val d’Orcia to the south, the flagships of Tuscan idyllic country landscape. So for anyone… Read more »