HikingPhotography
Tuscany in Winter: Snow, Walks and What to Expect
Tuscany in winter: mild towns, snow mostly up in the Apennines, nine hours of daylight and empty paths. Who it suits and which …
The Journal
Journal
Field notes from the Tuscan Apennines: trails, mushrooms, birds, light, and the slow craft of reading a landscape.
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 dark mushroom is so hard to spot.
Mycology
How to Identify Poisonous Mushrooms Safely
There's no single test to spot a poisonous mushroom, but these 4 principles work. A forest guide to the species that can kill you.
Mycology
Hydnellum Peckii: The Bleeding Tooth Fungus
Explore the mysterious Hydnellum peckii (Bleeding Tooth) in Tuscany's conifer forests with expert insights on identification and …
Mycology
Amanita Muscaria: The Iconic Tuscan Toadstool
Discover the fascinating Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) in Tuscany's mountains with expert identification tips and cultural …
Mycology
Amanita caesarea: The Emperor's Mushroom of Tuscany
Learn to find Amanita caesarea (Ovolo buono) in Tuscany's oak and chestnut woods and to tell it apart from its deadly look-alikes.
Mycology
The Panther Cap: Beauty and Danger in Tuscan Forests
Learn to identify Amanita pantherina, the panther cap: its season, habitat and the two look-alikes it imitates in Tuscany's woods.
MindfulnessHiking
Mindfulness and Hiking: Presence in the Mountains
Discover how combining mindfulness meditation with mountain hiking creates profound experiences of presence in Tuscany's …
Hiking
Choosing the Right Hiking Boots
Learn how to choose, break in, and use the right hiking boots for Tuscan terrain from a professional hiking guide.
Hiking
Mountain Hiking Layering System: Essential Guide
Layered clothing for mountain hiking: the three-layer system I ask every guest to follow in Tuscany, what each layer does and when …