Hiking
Montecatini Terme: Base for Exploring Tuscany's Nature
Montecatini Terme as a base for nature: thermal baths plus easy access to mountain hikes, medieval villages, and wild forests.
The Journal
Journal
Field notes from the Tuscan Apennines — trails, mushrooms, birds, light, and the slow craft of reading a landscape.
Trees and floraHiking
Galium Aparine: Cleavers in Tuscan Hedgerows
Galium aparine (cleavers, goosegrass) in Tuscany: identification, edibility, traditional uses, and where to find this sticky …
Trees and floraHiking
Umbilicus Rupestris: Wall Pennywort in Tuscany
Discover Umbilicus rupestris (wall pennywort) in Tuscany—identification, habitat, edibility, and where to find spectacular …
Trees and floraHiking
Laurus Nobilis: Bay Laurel in Tuscan Landscapes
Discover Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) in Tuscany—identification, culinary uses, and where to find wild bay forests on Monte Pisano.
HikingPhotography
Guided Marble Quarry Tours in the Apuan Alps
Discover guided tours exploring marble quarries in the Apuan Alps—from working quarry roads to hidden street art in marble …
PhotographyHiking
Photographing Nottolini Aqueduct: Light & Geometry
Discover Nottolini Aqueduct's 400 arches near Lucca—one of the world's longest sundials with perfect solar alignment. Photography …
Hiking
Prato Hiking Guide: Wild Trails 20–80 Min Away
From Prato, mountain wilderness starts 20 minutes away. A local guide to wild horses, glacial lakes, and ancient forests near the …
Hiking
Cammino di San Jacopo: Tuscany's Hidden Pilgrimage
Walk the Cammino di San Jacopo from Florence to Pisa—170km through Tuscany's art cities, medieval villages, and ancient pilgrimage …
Hidden Tuscany
Car-Free Hikes Near Pisa and Lucca Train Stations
The best hikes near Lucca and Pisa by train, no car needed: from a neoclassical aqueduct to a medieval fortress, reachable in …
Hidden Tuscany
When to Travel to Tuscany? An Honest Guide
Thinking of visiting Tuscany? Here's an honest, season-by-season guide from a local hiking guide who knows the region beyond the …
Mycology
Mushrooms of Acquerino: A Seasonal Forager's Guide
Discover the most common mushrooms at Acquerino: porcini, chanterelles, and more. A seasonal guide to foraging in the Pistoiese …
Trees and Flora
Forest Conservation in Tuscany: The Real Data
Forest loss in Tuscany contradicts the reforestation narrative. Insights from Linda Maggiori's talk and Fondo Forestale Italiano.
Hiking
Best Hikes Near Florence: A Local Mountain Guide
The best hikes near Florence: a local guide to scenic mountain trails, glacial lakes, and hidden Apennine routes an hour from the …
HikingPhotography
Best Nature Reserves in Tuscany You've Never Heard Of
Tuscany's best-kept secrets. From ancient woods to hidden Alpine lakes, discover 4 overlooked nature reserves with a pro …
Trees and FloraPhotography
White Asphodel in Tuscany: Where and When It Blooms
White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) in Tuscany's mountains: when it blooms, where to find it, and photography tips.