Some parents are a bit apprehensive about coming on vacation with their children here in Tuscany, thinking perhaps that all we have to offer are art galleries, museums and architecture. In fact, there are endless activities for kids in Tuscany, one of the best of which is to take a tour through the Chianti countryside
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Tuscany Wine Guide
So you’ve decided to visit Tuscany, an awe-inspiring region of Italy where the seemingly endless green hills are interspersed with occasional vineyards, fields, and farmhouses. Clearly this is the place to come for an authentic piece of Italian culture and cuisine. But above all else, a trip to Tuscany enables you to sample some of
Castello di Brolio, home of modern Chianti Classico wines
Brolio Castle (Castello di Brolio, home of modern Chianti Classico wines) is located near Gaiole in Chianti and is a major attraction for visitors to the area. Historically, the castle is very famous as the ancestral home of Baron Ricasoli who was an important political figure in the new Italian nation during the late 19
Big sky country – the Val d’Orcia
From time to time, I post about sights outside of the Chianti region but within easy reach for visitors who are making Chianti their Tuscany base. One of the most famous and beautiful regions of Tuscany is what my friend Anna Maria Baldini calls “big sky country” – the Val d’Orcia. In contrast to the