Tag: Tuscany

Autumn in Tuscany and Umbria – The Joy of Seasonal Eating and Celebrations

Rediscovering the Rhythm of the Seasons When I first moved to Italy, I had honestly lost touch with the rhythm of seasonal eating. I remember searching for broccoli in the supermarket one summer and my mother-in-law looking puzzled and saying: “You won’t find it—it’s not in season.” In London, every vegetable was available year-round—though often flavourless. […]

Discovering Badia Tedalda: Tuscany’s tucked away haven in the Apennines

Cradled by the hillside woodland where Tuscany meets Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche, Badia Tedalda is a place most travellers have never heard of — and that’s exactly what makes it so special. With its winding stone alleys, centuries-old churches, and endless forest trails, this quiet corner of the Apennines offers something few places can deep rest. When […]

Driving Adventures/Fails in Tuscany

I am not an overly curious person, nor am I the bravest of drivers. Put those two traits together, and you get someone who, when behind the wheel, sticks religiously to the roads they know. It’s a strategy that has served me well for the most part, though not without a few memorable misadventures. In […]