It was a sunny, breezy day in March. The sun beat down with the first rays of spring after the very long winter. The spirit of adventure that day led us to Capalbio in the province of Grosseto. The Tarot Garden is easily accessible from the ...

In Tuscany's Siena province, Monte Amiata has everything you need for your winter holiday destination. Skiing and snowboarding abound but there's also plenty to do for those who simply want to spend their days indoors with a cup of hot chocolate or tea. It's a destination for everyone! Although Mount ...

In Lazio's Viterbo province and in the heart of the ancient Etruscan land of Tuscia, lie two of the civilization's most important necropolises and tombs: Tuscania and Tarquinia. The two cities are just 25 minutes apart and make an excellent day trip from nearby Lake ...

Montefiascone is one of the most beautiful towns in Lazio that you have probably never heard of. This ancient Etruscan city sits at about 600 meters above sea level enjoying a breathtaking view of Lake Bolsena and the surrounding landscape known as Tuscia. Just an ...

The Tuscan archipelago is made up of 7 islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea with the largest being Elba. Further south, along the stretch of coast known as the Argentario, lie the islands of Giglio and tiny Giannutri. This is a paradise for underwater adventurers and ...

Saturnia is a town in the heart of southern Tuscany's Maremma region. Made famous for its hot springs and beautiful falls, Saturnia is the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday while still having the freedom to visit nearby destinations. The La Fonte del Cerro Hotel ...

Montemerano is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy". Located in southern Tuscany's Maremma region, Montemerano is just 10 minutes from the famous Saturnia hot springs. Let's find out what to see in this picturesque Tuscan hamlet. It's hard not to fall in love with ...

In the heart of the ancient Etruscan region known as Tuscia and close to the Tuscan border, lies the beautiful lake and town of Bolsena. This medieval town offers visitors a perfect holiday experience with its quaint historic center and gorgeous lake. It is also ...

Known as Tuscany's "Little Jerusalem", the village of Pitigliano in Tuscany's Grosseto province just might take your breath away. This tiny hamlet has been carved out of a tufo (tuff) rock mass and seems to literally be suspended in the air.  Pitigliano in the Tuscan Maremma This part of ...

Civita di Bagnoregio is by far the most mysterious, magical place I have ever visited. It is on the World Monuments Fund watch list as an "endangered" city. It is known as "the dying city" in Italian because in the winter months, the population dwindles ...