🍽️ Book Your Tuscan Cooking Experience In the rolling hills of Tuscany, where tradition seeps into every stone and every recipe tells a story, there’s a culinary ritual that speaks to both the ancient and the artisanal: cooking with fire using testi, the timeworn cast iron or terracotta pans, and preparing testaroli, one of the […]

Tucked away between Tuscany’s rugged Apennine hills and the Ligurian Sea lies a region where ancient traditions meet natural abundance: Lunigiana. This picturesque corner of northern Tuscany, once the frontier of the ancient Roman colony of Luni, is not only celebrated for its medieval villages, chestnut forests, and Romanesque churches—but also for a golden treasure

There’s something ancient and deeply satisfying about walking through a quiet forest, eyes scanning the earth for signs of wild treasure. In the green heart of Northern Italy—between the Emilian Apennines and the Tuscan valleys of Lunigiana—lies one of Europe’s most celebrated mushroom regions: Borgotaro, famous for its prized IGP Porcini mushrooms. Just a short

When most travelers think of Tuscany, they picture rolling hills, Chianti vineyards, and Renaissance cities like Florence and Siena. But venture just a bit north, and you’ll discover Lunigiana—a lush, mountainous region nestled between Tuscany and Liguria, just a short drive from Cinque Terre. This is where Italy reveals its most authentic, untouched side—one filled

Sun-Kissed Shores: Coastal Gems Loved by Americans From the turquoise waters of the Ligurian and Tuscan coasts to the forested hills of Lunigiana, this part of Italy offers a blend of refined seaside relaxation and earthy inland adventure. While iconic coastal towns like Monterosso al Mare, Forte dei Marmi, and Portofino have long drawn American