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The bond that unites Tuscany with the United States is extraordinary in many ways. Tuscany is not only the Italian region most loved by Americans, it is also the one that hosts the most American students. In 2019 the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States, then a young democracy, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was celeb...

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From November 18th to January 7th, Arezzo lights up in a festive spectacle with the Christmas City Event (Città Del Natale), which has already welcomed over 100,000 visitors during the weekend of December 9-10. Let’s explore together what makes this Christmas season in the historic Tuscan city so special. Arezzo has transformed into an authentic Ch...

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Garfagnana is an evocative land rich in villages and nature reserves where time stands still, the pace slows down and the true essence of Tuscany is experienced.  If you are looking for a corner of paradise in Tuscany where you can spend a few days, Garfagnana is the place for you. Its breathtaking views and fairy-tale glimpses will leave you breat...

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The walled town of San Casciano delivers storybook Tuscany—narrow pedestrian-only streets, covered stone passageways, a looming castle, and a café-lined piazza. Outside the walls, the archetypal landscapes of the Val d’Orcia unfurl in all their glory, with rolling fields of vineyards and olive groves punctuated by cypress trees and the profile of a...

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Despite its proximity to Florence and Pisa, Lucca is a Tuscan gem that is often skipped over by tourists. And if visited, it’s often only as a day trip. But with so much to offer, I can assure you that it’s worth spending a weekend in this splendid town. Lucca delivers all the charm one expects of a small Tuscan town, while still having a unique id...

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Catholics around the world eagerly await for the Christmas period to celebrate the most festive holiday of the year, and food is a big component of that celebration. From Polish kolaczki to Spanish polvorones, the Catholic world counts on a diverse and vast selection of Christmas treats. In the Italian city of Siena, Tuscany, Christmas would not be...

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Optical wireless may no longer have any obstacles. A study by Politecnico di Milano, conducted together with Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, the University of Glasgow and Stanford University, has made it possible to create photonic chips that mathematically calculate the optimal shape of light to best pass through any environment, even one that...

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Centuries ago, a marble statue stood in a cult sanctuary. Under his watchful stone eyes, worshippers visited and left offerings in the thermal spring that flowed through the center of the temple. Eventually, times changed. The once-revered deity was dismembered and left in the hot muddy waters. Until now. Archaeologists were excavating the ruins of...

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Michelangelo Buonarroti, a Tuscan by birth who grew up in Florence, left in the Cradle of the Renaissance a deep mark witnessed by his works that we still find in museums and squares around the city. Therefore, we will follow an ideal itinerary in Florence among Michelangelo's masterpieces, starting with his most famous work – David – and going on...

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Every year, travel enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list. This prestigious guide highlights the top global destinations across various categories, including countries, regions, cities, sustainable and value travel. The selection process for the list is rigorous and collaborative and involves surveys sent...

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