The Montalbano mountains are a part of Tuscany that I thoroughly enjoy. Populated by charming towns filled with history, they … Continue reading Hiking through the Montalbano: historical towns, roasted chestnuts and great wine
This part of the Mugello and lower Apennines is extremely beautiful and served by several trails. Along the way, we … Continue reading Passo della Futa: gorgeous scenery and an eternal reminder
I’m very excited to explore a hiking trail that long has been in my ‘to do’ list. It’s called Sorgente … Continue reading The (not so) SO.F.T. trail system in the Mugello: a hike in the majestic Tuscan Apennines
Some days I wake up ready for a hike up the Montalbano mountains. Less than 30 minutes west of Florence, … Continue reading Montalbano and the Misty Valley
The final stretch of the Renaissance Ring takes us on a superb hike from Impruneta, the land of terracotta, through … Continue reading Exploring the Renaissance Ring (Part 4 of 4): the perfect balance between history, art & nature between Impruneta and Signa
On the southeast section of the Renaissance Ring, our surroundings will be extremely lush (especially if you choose to hike … Continue reading Exploring the Renaissance Ring (Part 3 of 4): lush Chianti hills on the way to Impruneta
The second part of the Renaissance Ring will take us through the beautiful Mugello. From this lush countryside, an unimportant … Continue reading Exploring the Renaissance Ring (Part 2 of 4): from rustic Mugello to the banks of the Sieve
I’ve lived in Florence, on and off, for eight years. You’d think that by now I’d know all this beautiful … Continue reading Hiking in Galluzzo and Impruneta: The Countryside at my Doorstep
It’s Sunday in Florence. This is a fantastic city and, of course, I’m not the only one to realize it. … Continue reading The gorgeous hills of Arcetri, Boboli and Pian dei Giullari in the Florentine Oltrarno
It’s winter. There was a time when the cold and gray days wouldn’t affect me as much. As I age, … Continue reading Wandering Florence off the Beaten Path
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