Mycology
Lycoperdon Perlatum: The Puffball That Tastes Like Crab
Lycoperdon perlatum (vescia) in Tuscany: the common puffball's flavour, safe identification, and habitat, from an expert mycology …
The Journal
Journal
Field notes from the Tuscan Apennines — trails, mushrooms, birds, light, and the slow craft of reading a landscape.
Hidden Tuscany
Best Outdoor Activities in Pistoia: Nature and Hikes
Pistoia's hidden outdoor treasures: nature reserves, Apennine peaks, family hikes, and wilderness beyond the typical tourist …
Mycology
The Mushroom Book I Still Recommend for Foraging
Why Geoff Dann's Edible Mushrooms is the best beginner's guide: difficulty ratings that prevent deadly mistakes, from a Tuscany …
Mycology
Can You Hunt Mushrooms Freely in Tuscany?
Essential guide to mushroom foraging in Tuscany: permits, fees, safety considerations, and why regional knowledge matters from an …
Hidden Tuscany
Castelvecchio: Explore Tuscany's Hidden Medieval Ruins
Castelvecchio's ruins near San Gimignano: a forgotten medieval village from the year 1000, reachable only with local knowledge and …
Mycology
Laccaria Amethystina: Tuscany's Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina in Tuscany: the amethyst deceiver mushroom, its vivid colour, arsenic accumulation, and foraging safety, from …
Mycology
Parasol Mushroom (Macrolepiota Procera) in Tuscany
Parasol mushroom identification and foraging in Tuscany. Where to find Macrolepiota procera and how to tell it apart.
Mycology
Boletus Edulis: Tuscany's Most Prized Mushroom
Discover the reality of finding Boletus edulis (porcini, cep, penny bun) in Tuscany: learn about the four species and their forest …
Hiking
Are There Flora and Fungi Tours in Tuscany?
Discover specialized botanical and mycological hiking tours in Tuscany, combining expert guidance with photography and rare plant …
HikingPhotography
Tuscany in Winter: Why It's the Perfect Season to Visit
Winter tours in Tuscany: fewer crowds, dramatic mountain light, and atmospheric conditions perfect for hiking and photography.
PhotographyHiking
Nature Photography Hikes You Can Join in Tuscany
Guided nature photography hikes in Tuscany's mountains. Explore Lago Nero, Scaffaiolo & the Apuan Alps with a professional …
Mycology
Lactarius Deliciosus: Tuscany's Orange Treasure
Lactarius deliciosus in Tuscany: the beloved rosselle mushroom, its pine forest habitat, and regional names, from an expert guide.
Mycology
Coprinus Comatus: The Melting Mushroom of Tuscan Trails
Coprinus comatus (shaggy mane) in Tuscany: the ephemeral ink cap, its autodigestion, and why timing is everything, from an expert …
PhotographyHiking
My Lightweight Photography Setup for Mountain Hiking
Discover the minimalist photography gear that lets me capture stunning images while hiking in Tuscany's mountains without the …
Mycology
Craterellus Cornucopioides: The Black Trumpet
Craterellus cornucopioides (black trumpet) in Tuscany: identification, habitat, and why this elusive mushroom is prized by chefs.