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Florence is a city packed with historical sights, stunning views and impressive exhibitions. What makes the million of tourists fall in love with the birthplace of the Renaissance is that you can experience so much of its great beauty without spending a penny. It’s a true open-air museum and you’d be surprised at the amount of free things to do in...

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When I travel, I often do so with a theme. For example, I try to find the best wine bars in a location, or the cutest museums, or the best sunsets. On one of my many trips to Italy, the “theme” was leaning towers. Who hasn’t heard of the most famous one, the leaning tower of the beautiful city of Pisa? But, as I discovered, there are several more l...

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Greve in Chianti is a District in province of Florence, along the Chianti road, and it is one of the most quintessential wine areas in central Italy. The renown wine museum is located here at Greve in Chianti. It was established by a family of local entrepreneurs who have been collecting materials to tell the story and the traditions of this Tuscan...

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The wines of Tuscany are a force to be reckoned with. The land of great reds is best known for its indigenous Sangiovese grape, which has given rise to the most famous denominations, such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Morellino di Scansano. But here the international vines are also very important (among the main Merlot and Cabern...

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Here's my guide to the perfect 10 day road trip from Milan to Rome, a popular tourist route. It's only a 6 hour drive from Milan to Rome. But this well-traveled route is dense with amazing must see medieval villages, ornate palazzos, Roman ruins, and sublime treasures of the Renaissance. There's plenty of great destinations to explore along the way...

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What do a giraffe, a unicorn, a small owl, and a tower all have in common? Despite no apparent links, each of these entities proudly represent one of Siena’s 17 contrade, or neighborhoods. These are more than just fun mascots, however; they represent the lifeblood of the city, her citizens connections to their history, land, and heritage. It’s no s...

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Bagno di Romagna is located in the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines, at the heart of the Casentino Forests National Park. Its long history under Florentine domination and its proximity to Florence and Arezzo, make it an ideal place to experience culture and total well-being. Bagno di Romagna is surrounded by a vast territory full of forests and woods, brea...

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Terra cotta, earthenware, majolica, porcelain—Italian ceramics come in many forms. And while everyone knows that ‘Made in Italy’ denotes quality, you might not realize how many traditions there are when it comes to the creation of tabletop and other design items. That’s because Italian ceramic traditions have historically been—and still are—regiona...

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The Uffizi Galleries in Florence, home to the world's finest collection of Renaissance art, has launched a radical project to 'scatter' works from its priceless collection around the Tuscan region. Based on the Alberghi Diffusi model, which involves 'spreading' accommodation across a whole village rather than in one building, the ambitious plan wil...

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Following a year of cancelled physical events, Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo is set to return to Florence at the end of June to celebrate its 100th edition. It will be a toned-down show compared to previous iterations in light of ongoing Covid-19 concerns, with organisers announcing earlier this month the show would host fewer brands and b...

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