Tuscany Travel Guide

This Tortino al Cioccolato Fondente recipe makes for the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. Blending rich chocolate flavour and a soft, molten centre, a tortino al cioccolato fondente can be enjoyed on its own, with coffee, or even with a glass of...

It felt like I was walking into a painting. Beneath the blue sky, a grassy path curved around a field scattered with haystacks, with a row of cypress trees at its rear. The colourful patchwork of a distant hill was made up of golden fields, a pale...

South of Radda, Lecchi in Chianti lies at the foot of a hill surmounted by the tumbledown castle of Monteluco. The quaint hamlet is lined along the main road which rises upto Ama. With its distinctive stone houses and dignified church, this backwater...

Late summer and autumn is the time to indulge in Tuscany’s fantastic home-grown food and drink, with plenty of festivals, or sagre, to experience.

Welcome to To Tuscany’s Journal. It's brimming with inspirational ideas to help you make the most of your villa holiday in this beautiful part of Italy. Whatever your interests, you’ll find plenty of suggestions here to turn a...

Lucca is a classic Tuscan city on a human scale, with just enough cultural attractions to beguile but not bewilder. Often bypassed by fans intent on ticking off the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Lucca is Tuscany’s self-deprecating star. It is a mellow...

Imagine you run a new brewery in the UK or US. Your first sale is probably going to be on tap in a pub. You’ve taken that tap from another beer, and when your first pint is sold, it’ll be at the expense of other beers on the bar. Now...

Fashion fans, it’s time to put down that glass of Chianti and hit the shops because the countryside around Florence is one of the world’s best designer discount-shopping destinations. This is where many of the top luxury houses...

Finding new and lesser-known places in Tuscany can mean your trip is truly unforgettable. The charm and unassuming appeal of the local villages in the region offer a wonderfully authentic experience. These hidden gems may not often be included in the...

London-based Greg Funnell has been a professional photographer for more than 10 years and his work regularly appears in publications including The Sunday Times, Financial Times and Vanity Fair. A documentary photographer by profession, he is also a...

Tuscany is home to far more than its celebrated cities of Florence, Siena and Pisa. Whilst these destinations are rightly admired, they also attract many visitors. Often underrated in comparison, Tuscany’s lesser-known towns and villages reveal...

Tuscany sits on the western coast of Italy and is a region rich in history and heritage, dotted with ancient buildings and sleepy farming communities among the lush and rolling countryside. The hot sun and long, warm days have encouraged a surprising...

Driving in Tuscany offers an unparalleled way to explore the region's picturesque landscapes and charming towns at your own pace. Whether taking your own vehicle or hiring a car, driving provides the best access to everything Tuscany has to offer...