Hidden Tuscany
Trekking Near Pistoia: Trails for Every Level
Trekking near Pistoia: Apennine peaks, Calvana's wild horses, forest reserves, and wetland trails within an hour of the city.
The Journal
Journal
Field notes from the Tuscan Apennines — trails, mushrooms, birds, light, and the slow craft of reading a landscape.
Mycology
Leccinum aurantiacum: The Aspen Bolete of Tuscany
The red-capped aspen bolete: where to find Leccinum aurantiacum in Tuscany, its strange flesh-darkening trick, and how to cook it.
Hidden Tuscany
Wild Horses and Open Ridges: Hiking Calvana
Hike Monte Maggiore and discover wild horses on the Calvana ridge. 30 minutes from Prato, 45 from Florence. Views, wilderness, and …
Hiking
Trekking from Lucca: Easy Trails to Wild Peaks
Discover the best trekking routes from Lucca—from the Nottolini Aqueduct to mountain hikes like Ripafratta and Lago Scaffaiolo.
Hiking
Hiking Trails in Tuscany: What No One Tells You
Explore hiking trails in Tuscany: CAI markings, difficulty levels, best seasons, and hidden gems most tourists never discover.
TrekkingHidden Tuscany
Best Day Treks from Pisa: Mountains & Ruins
Discover the best day trekking from Pisa. From Nottolini Aqueduct to the Marble Mountains, 4 expert-guided trails reachable by …
HikingHidden Tuscany
Best Day Trips from Lucca: Hiking into Nature
The best day trips from Lucca for nature lovers: Apuan Alps, Pistoiese Apennines, ancient forests, and walks reachable without a …
Hidden Tuscany
Things to Do in Tuscany Besides Wine Tours
Tuscany is more than wine and hill towns. Discover high Apennine peaks, marble mountains, ancient aqueducts most visitors never …
Hiking
Hiking in Tuscany: A Local Trail Guide
A local guide to hiking in Tuscany: Apennines, Apuan Alps, nature reserves, best seasons, and trails near Florence, Lucca and …
Mycology
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: What to Know
Planning a Tuscany truffle tour? Discover what’s real, what’s fake, and why mushroom foraging offers a truly authentic mountain …
Mycology
Armillaria Mellea: Tuscany's Most Complicated Mushroom
Discover Armillaria mellea in Tuscany—parasitic fungus, forest decomposer, and prized edible mushroom. Learn where to find it.
Trees and floraMycology
Bracken Fern in Tuscany: A Sign of Porcini Country
Bracken fern signals acidic soils where porcini thrive in Tuscany. Learn to read the forest floor and discover this ancient …
Hidden Tuscany
Hiking Near Pescia: Apennines, Lakes & Forest Trails
Best hikes near Pescia: Apennine lakes, ancient forests, and train-friendly trails through Tuscany's most rewarding landscapes.
FaunaHiking
Salamandra Salamandra: Fire Salamander in Tuscany
Salamandra salamandra (fire salamander) in the Tuscan Apennines: identification, habitat, behaviour, and where to find them.
Hiking
Pisa: Base for Exploring Tuscany's Hidden Nature
Pisa as a base for nature: easy train access to mountain hikes, medieval castles, and marble quarries most tourists never see.