If this is a once in a lifetime visit to Europe or a first time discovery to Italy sometimes it’s better to find a base for a week or two…

With its varied terrain of rugged peaks and gentle rolling hills the Monte Pisano offers the perfect landscape for many outdoor activities such as trekking and mountain biking, whereas the…

Beaches and Coast Line In the hot summer months a day at the beach can be a welcome break after days of sightseeing and crowded cities. There are sandy beaches,…

The Leaning tower of Pisa The Leaning Tower of Pisa needs no introductions as it is probably one of the most photographed monuments in Italy. Thanks to modern intervention and engineering…

Travelling with children is a relatively easy affair in Tuscany. Firstly, Italians adore children and remember this is the land of pasta, pizza and gelato (ice cream)! If you’re travelling…

Discover Pisa with an expert guide Many visitors come to this lovely city with only one thing on their minds and that is to either see, climb or take home…

There are many charming villages and interesting sites to discover along the Monte Pisano including the Strada dell’Olio (Olive oil route). Here we have included just some of the villages…

The Piaggio (Vespa) Museum The Vespa scooter….. it’s up there with the Leaning Tower, pizza and Pavarotti when one brings to mind the symbols of Italy. The Piaggio factory which…

Meet local artisans at work and buy original pieces Tuscany is a land of artisans and many are already aware of the merchandising logo “Made in Italy” a globally recognised…

Brunelleschi’s fortress in Vicopisano In the centre of Vicopisano’s historic centre is the magnificent fortress known as La Rocca. The brainchild of the Renaissance engineer Brunelleschi, this impressive feat of…