Five Days in Southern Tuscany

San Gimignano, Montalcino and Pienza It had been five years since my last trip to Southern Tuscany and in 2021 I was anxious to see all my favorite places again.  But it seemed like a case of you can’t go Read More …

Where to stay in Italy

Apartments or hotels?Before I write about some of my favorite hotels,  I want to comment on the growing trend to stay in apartments typically through VRBO or Air BnB. During our 2015 trip in France and Italy we met several Read More …