Under The Tuscan Sun
Montepulciano Our first stop on our new adventure is the small medieval village of Montepulciano. This beautiful ancient city has narrow cobblestone roads lined with homes and shops. It has magic entrances that appear, that are doorways to someone’s home. When the GPS directed me to drive through this archway filled with people, it was […]
All the Senses of Tuscany
There’s something to be said about staying “Under the Tuscan Sun”. This breathtaking tranquil scenery goes on further than the eye can see. Shades of green carpeting across the countryside with uniform cypress and olive trees lined up like soldiers as if they were standing over a sacred ground. This late September has been delightful […]
Saturnia
“The bath of the Gods” Off to our newest destination Saturnia. We really should have been driving an all terrain vehicle for this treck across the mountains. I thought Montepulciano was an eye opener but this was crazy! We drove on long stretches of gravel roads and what was paved was collapsed off the sides […]
Positano y costa de Amalfi
I have to admit that this town doesn’t fit the criteria of “Off the Beaten Trail”. We have been here before, but we decided to experience it differently this time. The few nights we stayed at Covo dei Saracenii, that is located at the bottom of the town at the beach. Just to enjoy the beautiful view, gorgeous weather, and to […]
“A Women’s Touch” Winery
So we went on another wine tasting adventure. As you know you could do that everyday here in Tuscany. But, during this tasting we discovered a winery named Villa S. Anna in Montepulciano. A winery that has some fantastic wine and has a woman’s touch. It is owned and operated all by woman. All but […]