• Florence Cathedral
    TUSCANY,  FLORENCE,  PIENZA,  SIENA,  TRAVEL

    One Week In Tuscany Itinerary – (12 Top Places!)

    The Ultimate Renaissance Tour of Italy Tuscany numbers among the most picturesque and beautiful places in the world, and for good reason! Olive groves, rolling hills covered in vineyards, hilltop towns seeming as if cast out of time to our modern times, and, capping it all, golden sunlight bathing over you in a blend of warm sun and cool breeze. In a nutshell, Tuscany has several towns, cities, villages and regions that are perfect tourist destinations for those planning on spending a week in Tuscany. I have done several videos and blogs on the topic of Tuscany and its marvels, but I seem to find myself back here all the…

  • Pecorino cheese on display in Pienza
    PIENZA,  TRAVEL,  TUSCANY

    Pienza: Tours, Tips and Awesome Things To See and Do

    Pienza is the ultimate getaway city for those looking to spend time from the urban hustle of modern life. Pienza is a quiet town, set against an idyllic Tuscan countryside, and with an atmosphere, architecture, history, and vibe to match. Pienza is a lovely small town in Val d’Orcia, famous for being a great producer of a special type of cheese made from sheep’s milk: Pecorino di Pienza! Val d’Orcia is a beautiful valley in the heart of Tuscany with some of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Italy, like Montepulciano, Montalcino, Bagno San Filippo e.t.c. Pienza’s carrugio/streets are narrow and homey; balconies and terraces hanging over the streets simply invite you for a stay in…