Mycology
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: What to Know
Planning a truffle hunting tour near Florence or in Tuscany? Learn what’s real, what’s staged, and why authentic mushroom foraging …
The Journal
Journal
Field notes from the Tuscan Apennines — trails, mushrooms, birds, light, and the slow craft of reading a landscape.
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 the mountains near Pisa, medieval castles, and marble quarries most tourists never …
Hiking
Montecatini Terme: What to Do & Day Trips
The best day trips from Montecatini Terme — Montecatini Alto, Lucca by train, the Acquerino reserve and the Valdinievole wetlands.
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 …
HikingHidden Tuscany
Lucca Aqueduct: The Nottolini Walk & Sundial
The Lucca Aqueduct (the Nottolini) is a train-accessible walk past 460 arches and one of the world's longest sundials. Here's how …
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 …