Padule di Fucecchio: Tuscany's Hidden Wetland
- 15 April 2026
- Fauna, Hidden Tuscany
Most people driving through the Valdinievole between Pistoia and Florence never slow down.
They are missing Italy’s largest inland wetland—and …
Little Egret in Tuscany: Where to See Egretta Garzetta
- 14 April 2026
- Fauna
There is a moment when a little egret steps out from behind a reed bed—white against green, moving with impossible precision through shallow water—and …
Wild Boar in Tuscany: What Hikers Need to Know
- 9 April 2026
- Fauna, Hiking
If you’re planning to hike in Tuscany, someone will eventually mention wild boar. Maybe a travel forum, maybe a well-meaning friend, maybe an …
Oasi LIPU Massaciuccoli: Not Just for Birders
- 8 April 2026
- Fauna, Hidden Tuscany
I’ll say it upfront: if someone tells you “it’s a birdwatching reserve” and your instinct is to politely decline, I …
Day Trekking From Viareggio: Mountains Behind the Beach
- 8 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Viareggio is a beach town. Everyone knows this — the promenade, the Liberty architecture, the summer crowds, the Carnival floats. It’s where …
Are There Wolves in Tuscany? A Hiking Guide Answers
- 7 April 2026
- Fauna, Hiking
I get this question regularly — from clients before booking a hike, from friends visiting from abroad, from people who read about wolf sightings in …
Solo Hiking in Tuscany: Is It Safe to Go Alone?
- 6 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
I should be upfront about my perspective.
I’m a tall man in my forties, born and raised in this region. I’ve spent years walking these …
Family Hiking in Tuscany: Where to Take Your Kids
- 5 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Most hiking content about Tuscany is written for adults travelling without children.
Summit views, ridge crossings, six-hour mountain days. I write …
Easy Hikes in Tuscany: A Beginner's Guide to the Best Trails
- 5 April 2026
- Hiking
Not everyone who comes to Tuscany wants a six-hour mountain day.
Some visitors have never hiked at all. Some haven’t walked more than a few …
Accessible Nature in Tuscany: San Rossore Park and Beyond
- 3 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Most writing about hiking in Tuscany assumes a certain baseline of physical ability.
Strong legs, good balance, the capacity to walk for hours over …
How to Find a Good Local Guide in Tuscany
- 1 April 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most visited regions in Europe.
That means the guide market is one of the most saturated in Europe.
Between the platforms, the …
Trekking Near Florence: Wild Trails Beyond the City
- 30 March 2026
- Hiking
Florence gets the crowds.
The mountains get the silence.
Within 45 minutes of the city center, you can be on a ridge watching wild horses move across …
Trekking Near Pistoia: Trails for Every Level
- 28 March 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Most areas of Tuscany offer one landscape to trek through.
Pistoia offers four.
Within an hour of the city center, you can choose between high …
Leccinum aurantiacum: The Aspen Bolete of Tuscany
- 27 March 2026
- Mycology
You find it at the base of an aspen—orange-red cap against pale leaf litter.
You cut it open. The flesh is white and firm.
You set it down and move a …
Wild Horses and Open Ridges: Hiking Calvana
- 26 March 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Most visitors to Prato spend their time inside the city. (don’t want to be one of them? check my article about the best hikes from Prato
They …