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Books to get you excited for your next trip to Tuscany
The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page” – Rachel Anders
Everything about this quote rings true, especially because reading about a destination makes it truly come alive. We often get lost in the novels that we read and we imagine that our visitors do as well. Since many ask what books are set in Tuscany, what better way to share our favorites than to write a blog post compiling our list of novels that will get you excited to explore Italy.
Romantic Tuscany, our favorite spots
Without a doubt, Tuscany is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the world. A place with rolling hills, cobble-stoned streets in charming hill top towns and wineries galore, couples often find this area of Italy to be their charming escape from the stress of every day life. (more…)
The art of beekeeping in Tuscany
Unbenowst to many, Tuscany has a rich history and heritage in the art of beekeeping and making honey. The famous Il miele della Toscana (Tuscan honey) is very fragrant and can be found in a variety of flavors, including the flower-based Miele millefiori, chestnut Miele di castagno and are perfect for breakfast, or to accompany beautifully aged pecorino cheese.
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The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page” – Rachel Anders Everything about this quote rings true, especially because reading about a destination makes it truly come alive. We often get lost in the novels that we read and we imagine that our visitors do as well. Since many ask what books […]
Without a doubt, Tuscany is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the world. A place with rolling hills, cobble-stoned streets in charming hill top towns and wineries galore, couples often find this area of Italy to be their charming escape from the stress of every day life.
Unbenowst to many, Tuscany has a rich history and heritage in the art of beekeeping and making honey. The famous Il miele della Toscana (Tuscan honey) is very fragrant and can be found in a variety of flavors, including the flower-based Miele millefiori, chestnut Miele di castagno and are perfect for breakfast, or to accompany beautifully aged pecorino […]
Salt Cod with Zolfini Beans – Filetto di Baccalà in olio-cottura con crema di fagioli golfini all’uccelletto
It might only be February but due to unseasonably warm weather, Italians are enjoying a very ‘spring-like’ winter season this year. One of the many advantages of living in such a diverse region as Tuscany, is that visitors have access to many, gorgeous parks – full of history and which also make the perfect place […]
The Mugello Valley in Tuscany is a dynamic landscape full of mountainous terrain, luscious green valleys, charming towns and of course the famous Bilancino lake. This valley is not only home to Villa Campestri olive oil resort but is also the home to a plethora of cool activities in a fascinating place full of rich […]
Fried egg with emulsion of oil and vinegar and Tarese (leaner large slice of pancetta) – Photo-recipe from Chef Marco Stabile presented at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, 26 October 2013. Recipe is for one serving. Fresh olive oil 1 fresh organic free-range egg 3 slices of Tarese pancetta sliced very thinly 1 bottle of apple […]
Urban hiking is a now a recognizable term around the world used to describe checking out a city on your two feet. While traditional hiking envisions mountains green pastures – an urban hike combines discovering a city any way you desire in the healthiest and environmentally-friendly way possible – on foot!
