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Under the Autumn Tuscan Sun
When you think of Tuscany, iconic images often come to mind: the stunning architecture of Florence, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the cypress-lined roads of the Val D’Orcia. While these sights are must-see attractions, there’s another side to Tuscany—one that’s tucked away from the tourist crowds. These lesser-known gems offer a more authentic, serene experience, perfect for the traveller seeking hidden treasures.
Hidden Tuscan Treasures
When you think of Tuscany, iconic images often come to mind: the stunning architecture of Florence, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the cypress-lined roads of the Val D’Orcia. While these sights are must-see attractions, there’s another side to Tuscany—one that’s tucked away from the tourist crowds. These lesser-known gems offer a more authentic, serene experience, perfect for the traveller seeking hidden treasures.
Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop
It was a cold and wet Tuesday in March when I popped into The Byre to see what books Sarah had chosen for her shelves. I ran my eye over the selection of cookbooks and local interest section, and then onto the Fiction shelves.
And a slim, very inconspicuous book caught my eye.
The title read ‘The Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop’.
One week in North Western Tuscany
If someone asked me which region best represents the essence of Italy, my answer would undoubtedly be Tuscany. This enchanting region embodies everything you imagine when you think of Italy...
Solo Italiano
I’m the kind of girl who likes to live like a local. And that’s what I’ve done on every single trip since.
I’ve hired a car on every one of my Italian adventures except one, when I was staying in Milan for a week, and relied on my tiny size 3 feet and trains to get around.
Bella Italia
We took boat rides to Portofino and sat at beachside restaurants for long lunches. Visited museums and galleries to escape the midday sun, and cooled down with mouthwatering Gelato after class while we prepared for the late evening performances.