What is it about Tuscany that’s so endlessly appealing? I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve visited the region (seven in 2024 alone!). And it’s definitely a part of Italy that people—Italians and foreigners alike—love to explore. Last year, I wrote about how to make the most of a week in Tuscany based on a question from a reader and this week I’m answering another reader-submitted question about Tuscany.

“It is my and my daughter’s plan to live in Tuscany one day. We are currently waiting for our Italian passports as we will then have dual citizenship… in Italy and the United States!” a reader wrote to me. “I know you primarily report on all things Roman, but I would like your insight into Lucca or Lucchese if possible.”