In my trip research, every so often I come across a place that seems too good to be true. Yet, when I visit, it defies all expectations and I wonder what took me so long to make it happen. The…
Borgo Pignano Resort in Tuscany
At this point in the year, I start dreaming of more simple times. When things are busy, stressful, and overwhelming, I find myself longing for simple moments where I can embrace the quiet. The serene. And, the still. Nowhere is…
11 Delicious Wine Tastings in Italy
Every time we return from a trip, it’s hard to imagine a trip being even better than the last one. Yet, here we are. I’m eager to share more about our experiences – both in terms of traveling in the…
Monastero di Cortona Hotel and Spa Review
I find Cortona to be absolutely gorgeous. The views and the churches are outstanding. I’ve written about a few things I love about Cortona, but the food always stands out. The restaurants in Cortona are some of my favorites in…
Best Places to Stay in Tuscany for Memorable Moments
Like so many people who have come before us, we fallen in love with the iconic hill towns of Tuscany. After spending a few nights in Siena and Montepulciano, we realized that Tuscany demanded more than a day trip from…
8 Best Cortona Restaurants to Try
We went to Cortona for the first time in 2021, and it was one of my most favorite surprises. I figured that it would be overrated because of the popularity of Under the Tuscan Sun. I was dead wrong. Cortona…
15 One Week Italy Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Vacation
I’ve been percolating on a series of Italy itinerary posts for awhile. After all, we’ve spent several weeks in Italy every single year since 2015 (minus 2020). Most of our trips are longer than a week, but I recognize that…
Beyond the Day Trip: Cortona Tuscany Travel Guide
Move over Montepulcino, we have a new favorite town to use as our home base in Tuscany! I’ll admit it, I was skeptical of Cortona Tuscany because of all the hype around Under the Tuscan Sun. (I really need to…
3 Delightful Tuscany Christmas Markets to Visit
Last year, I dedicated the month of July to recapping our Christmas market adventures. While I don’t have as much content this year, I do have some updates to share from our trips in November and December 2021. While not…
San Gimignano Wine Tasting: The Delicious Flavors of Tuscany
On our Thanksgiving trip to Europe, we spent a night in Montepulciano before heading to Florence. This San Gimignano wine tasting is the perfect stopover to see a bit of Tuscany and enjoy the culinary delights of the region. I…
Palazzo Carletti – Montepulciano’s Best Hotel
If Montepulciano is one of my favorite hill towns, Palazzo Carletti is one of my favorite hill town hotels. With a grand total of 5 rooms, booking Palazzo Carletti requires a bit of forethought and planning, but it’s absolutely worth…
Hill Towns of Italy: 11 Beautiful Places to Visit in Tuscany & Umbria
I’m excited to share this post on the hill towns of Italy! I actually started working on the idea for this post during our (extended) winter trip and I’ve updated it after every trip since. We spent a few days road…
