We rode the Alta Via del Sale by gravel bike over two days, from Limone Piemonte to the sea at Ventimiglia — here’s our first-hand guide to refuges, logistics, and GPX mistakes worth avoiding.
We rode the Alta Via del Sale by gravel bike over two days, from Limone Piemonte to the sea at Ventimiglia — here’s our first-hand guide to refuges, logistics, and GPX mistakes worth avoiding.
The grape harvest in Tuscany, la vendemmia, runs through September and October. Here’s when it starts near Florence, which Chianti festival falls the same week, and how to watch real harvest work instead of a staged tourist show.
Skip the scorching Chianti strade bianche. La Leonessa gravel climbs into the shaded forest roads of Vallombrosa and Pratomagno, with a village swimming hole waiting at the finish, for a genuinely cool summer ride in Tuscany.
NEW 2025 Tuscany wine regions ultimate guide for wine lovers and wine travellers! Episode 5: Carmignano DOCG!
The hidden treasure of Tuscany!
Travel following your favourite wine regions!
NEW 2025 Tuscany wine regions ultimate guide for wine lovers and wine travellers! Episode 4: Nobile di Montepulciano!
Travel following your favourite wine regions
Tuscany wine regions ultimate guide for wine lovers and wine travellers! Episode 3: Bolgheri!
Travel following your favourite wine regions
Tuscany wine regions ultimate guide for wine lovers and wine travellers! Episode 2: Brunello di Montalcino!
Travel follwing your favourite wine regions
Tuscany wine regions ultimate guide for wine lovers and wine travellers! Episode 1: Chianti Classico !
Travel follwoing your wine regions
Experiencing Florence authentically means avoiding tourist traps and immersing yourself in the true local culture. Instead of following social media trends, like queuing for wine windows, famous focaccia, or an affogato, it’s better to explore the city as the Florentines do: strolling through the streets to uncover hidden corners, visiting lesser-known churches and museums, and enjoying moments of relaxation in quieter gardens. Savoring coffee at the counter, without takeaway, is a small but meaningful local ritual that allows you to slow down and embrace the city’s unique rhythm. Exploring Florence thus becomes a journey guided by authenticity and the hidden beauty around every corner.
