Padule di Fucecchio: Tuscany's Hidden Wetland
- 15 April 2026
- Fauna, Hidden Tuscany
Most people driving through the Valdinievole between Pistoia and Florence never slow down.
They are missing Italy’s largest inland wetland—and …
Day Trekking From Viareggio: Mountains Behind the Beach
- 8 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Viareggio is a beach town. Everyone knows this — the promenade, the Liberty architecture, the summer crowds, the Carnival floats. It’s where …
Oasi LIPU Massaciuccoli: Not Just for Birders
- 8 April 2026
- Fauna, Hidden Tuscany
I’ll say it upfront: if someone tells you “it’s a birdwatching reserve” and your instinct is to politely decline, I …
Solo Hiking in Tuscany: Is It Safe to Go Alone?
- 6 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
I should be upfront about my perspective.
I’m a tall man in my forties, born and raised in this region. I’ve spent years walking these …
Family Hiking in Tuscany: Where to Take Your Kids
- 5 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Most hiking content about Tuscany is written for adults travelling without children.
Summit views, ridge crossings, six-hour mountain days. I write …
Accessible Nature in Tuscany: San Rossore Park and Beyond
- 3 April 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Most writing about hiking in Tuscany assumes a certain baseline of physical ability.
Strong legs, good balance, the capacity to walk for hours over …
How to Find a Good Local Guide in Tuscany
- 1 April 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most visited regions in Europe.
That means the guide market is one of the most saturated in Europe.
Between the platforms, the …
Trekking Near Pistoia: Trails for Every Level
- 28 March 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Most areas of Tuscany offer one landscape to trek through.
Pistoia offers four.
Within an hour of the city center, you can choose between high …
Wild Horses and Open Ridges: Hiking Calvana
- 26 March 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Most visitors to Prato spend their time inside the city. (don’t want to be one of them? check my article about the best hikes from Prato
They …
Best Day Treks from Pisa: Mountains, Aqueducts, and Ruins
- 21 March 2026
- Trekking, Hidden Tuscany
Pisa is often seen as a quick stop. People see the Square of Miracles and then move on.
But the geography around Pisa is fascinating. To the north, …
Best Day Trips from Lucca: Hiking into Nature
- 12 March 2026
- Hiking, Hidden Tuscany
Lucca is an easy city to stay in longer than planned.
The walls, the towers, the narrow streets, the restaurants — it holds people comfortably. And …
Things to Do in Tuscany Besides Wine Tours
- 11 March 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
There is a version of Tuscany that exists almost entirely for tourists.
Rolling hills, cypress trees, terracotta rooftops, wine estates. It is …
Hiking Near Pescia: Apennines, Lakes & Forest Trails
- 7 March 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
Pescia is known for its flowers, its paper mills, and its medieval centre.
What most visitors overlook is its position as a quiet gateway to some of …
Car-Free Hikes Near Pisa and Lucca Train Stations
- 18 February 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
The advice you’ll find everywhere about exploring Tuscany on foot is almost always the same: rent a car.
For most of the region, that advice is …
When to Travel to Tuscany? An Honest Guide
- 17 February 2026
- Hidden Tuscany
People ask me this often.
And the honest answer—the one that never quite satisfies—is that the whole year works.
Not because I’m being …