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The summer months in Italy, particularly July, bring the agriculturally rich region of Tuscany to life. The iconic sunflowers illuminate expansive and rolling hills in a spectacular yellow hue. Stone fruits, berries, melons and vegetables dangle from vines and trees and fields of lavender are in full bloom; all ready for the harvest. Tuscany is […]

The rolling hills of Tuscany, adorned with its trademark cypress trees, stunning sunflower fields, vineyards and timeless architecture, is a marvellous travel destination, no matter the season. Towards the end of August, temperatures are dropping, travellers are heading home, the annual tourist circuit seems to be expired, which may be true for the rest of […]

Only five kilometres from Cortona, it is a very narrow and winding road which one needs to undertake before arriving to Le Celle di San Francesco, nevertheless very worthwhile.
Such a serene location, it is a must when visiting Cortona. You can simply stroll the grounds, sit and meditate or attend a church service.

The refined traveller who passes by Via Nazionale, the liveliest street for meeting friends and taking a stroll, can’t help but be drawn to the soft music coming from an alleyway decorated with images of the “most ancient city of Italy” (Henry James).

My first job was on the radio. I used to travel there on my scooter. I had to input all the LP records onto a green-screened computer. There were hundreds of them, Roy Orbison, Celentano, “I Cugini di Campagna”…