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Pratolino Park near Florence | The Medici Giant
Pratolino park north of Florence: a Medici estate with a 10-metre stone colossus, English parkland, and almost no tourists.
The Journal
Journal
Field notes from the Tuscan Apennines: trails, mushrooms, birds, light, and the slow craft of reading a landscape.
Hiking
Best Time to Visit Tuscany for Hiking
The best time to hike in Tuscany: a month-by-month guide to trail conditions, temperatures, mushroom season, snow, and seasonal …
Hiking
What to Expect on a Private Guided Hike in Tuscany
What to know before booking a private guided hike in Tuscany: logistics, difficulty, what to bring, and what actually happens on …
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Padule di Fucecchio: Tuscany's Hidden Wetland
Padule di Fucecchio: Italy's largest inland wetland. Birdwatching, levee walks, and photography in Tuscany's best-kept nature …
Fauna
Little Egret in Tuscany: Where to See Egretta Garzetta
Where to find the little egret (Egretta garzetta) in Tuscany: habitat, season, and the best wetlands to spot this elegant white …
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Are Wild Boar Dangerous in Tuscany? A Hiker's Guide
Are wild boar dangerous in Tuscany? Almost never. A local guide on what to expect on the trail, how to react, and the one risk …
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Lake Massaciuccoli Oasi LIPU: Not Just for Birders
Lake Massaciuccoli near Pisa and Lucca: lake walks, birdwatching, and photography at the Oasi LIPU, Tuscany's best wetland …
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Day Trekking From Viareggio: Mountains Behind the Beach
Day hikes and treks from Viareggio, Tuscany: the Corchia marble road 43 km away, Lake Massaciuccoli to the south and coastal …
FaunaHiking
Are There Wolves in Tuscany? A Hiking Guide Answers
Are there wolves in Tuscany? Is it dangerous to hike? A local guide explains what you'll actually encounter on Tuscan trails.
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Solo Hiking in Tuscany: Is It Safe to Go Alone?
Is it safe to hike alone in Tuscany? A local guide on the real risks: navigation, trail markings, and wasted planning time.
Hiking
Short Walks in Tuscany: Easy Hikes for Beginners
The best short walks and easy hikes in Tuscany, ranked from flat aqueduct strolls to first mountain days, with honest difficulty …
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Family Hiking in Tuscany: Where to Take Your Kids
Three kid-friendly hikes in Tuscany near Lucca, Pisa and Pistoia. From mostly stroller-friendly walks to forest days, with …
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Accessible Nature in Tuscany: San Rossore Park
Accessible nature trails in Tuscany: San Rossore park near Pisa offers wheelchair-friendly paths, tactile guides, and a …
Hidden Tuscany
How to Find a Good Local Guide in Tuscany
Before you book a guide in Tuscany, read this. How to tell the difference between a genuine local expert and a packaged tourism …
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.