The Mugello valley in Tuscany is full of pretty little towns, many of them unknown to most who travel to Italy on search of a 2015 version of ‘the grand tour’. Here at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort we aim at using this blog to help our guests, and anyone reading, learn a little bit […]

For the love of cheese, whether it be hosting the perfect dinner party or just a quiet night at home, a tasty platter of Tuscan cheeses can be the highlight of any table, and we will tell you how to do it best. One thing to keep in mind, is to keep it seasonal. Since […]

We are starting a new series in the blog called “Quick Tips” with the aim of helping those coming to Italy on holiday. The first article in our series is aimed at making a call in Italy, which we know can be quite daunting for those who don’t speak Italian. However, it is quite useful […]

The 15th of August is a National holiday in Italy, with most stores and businesses closing to spend time with their family and friends, typically on the seaside. The holiday itself dates back much further than most might imagine, in fact all the way until the Roman times, named after Emperor Augustus 18 BC. Back then […]

In Italy, you would never think of making a meal with any kind of pasta. This is the land of a myriad shapes, sizes and consistencies, when it comes to the humble pasta dish. Passing the tradition of making handmade pasta is something that is becoming a little more rare in Italia, but nothing compares […]

Traditionally August in Italy is well-known to be the ‘vacation month’ due to Ferragosto holidays, or the Assumption of Mary (when the Palio also takes place in Siena). This typically is when most Italians leave for their annual vacations, and many visiting may be surprised to see shops closed for the month. Personally, we like […]

It’s no secret that we are utilizing our phones more than ever to help plan our trip, and to access information while we are away in this vibrant, technology filled world. While most people come to Tuscany (we hope) to turn off from busy work schedules, there are many apps that are quite useful for […]

It’s no secret that this summer’s heat wave has hit us quite hard, while 2014 offered a more mild, rainy season – this year we have been reminded of what an Italian summer can consist of. And yes, it can get really, truly, hot. Besides hitting the pool (like our pretty snazzy one above) we […]