Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower: Did You Know We Have Three?

Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower: Did You Know We Have Three?

Most travelers come to Tuscany dreaming of that iconic photo in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But here’s a fun fact: Pisa doesn’t just have one leaning tower… it has three! During my tours, I always joke that Pisa has a “stability problem” (which isn’t too far...
The Holy Face of Lucca, no longer just a legend.

The Holy Face of Lucca, no longer just a legend.

What is the Holy Face of Lucca?   The “Black Christ of Lucca,” known as the Holy Face of Lucca, is a remarkable 2.24-meter wooden crucifix housed in its own chapel within the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca. According to legend, it represents the...
Italy as we know it

Italy as we know it

Italy is divided into 20 regions (use this official link Italia.it to know the “boot”) The total land area of Italy is approximately 301,328 square kilometres. The regions are divided into provinces, 110 in all, varying dramatically in size. Tuscany it’s a REGION....
Stroll to get lost

Stroll to get lost

t’s Sunday, you weren’t able to sleep late because obviously you woke up at 8 am, you’ve already had breakfast… what are you going to do? or It’s Sunday, you would like to be in touch with nature (but not too much) you are not a super sportive one (like to do 8 hours...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

A village inhabited since prehistoric times and known thanks to its thermal baths, San Giuliano is located in a favorable geographical position: in the province of Pisa and at the same time not far from Lucca. The main attraction is undoubtedly the establishment of...
“I don’t know where to go” is no longer an excuse

“I don’t know where to go” is no longer an excuse

In full heat and with the fear of a faint, we arrived in Buggiano Castello. What to say? after facing the super climb you say “wow, it was worth it”. Also known as the “Borgo degli citrus” because it enjoys a particularly mild microclimate. Focus and admire the...