In the 16th century they built Lucca’s imposing walls to keep out raiders. These days the barrier, still perfectly maintained and nearly 25ft high in places, seems to have another purpose —preserving the town as an oasis of picturesque, unspoilt charm amid the hubbub of tourist Tuscany.To visit …
Authors in Tuscany
The modern human has many bohemian aspirations, living on a desert island just off the Caribbean, setting up an organic farm in Provence or guiding groups of ramblers through the Himalayas. However, for many, the notion of someday finding a quiet place overlooking rolling fields, dotted with cypress …
Florence in a Day
Discover the best of the sights of Florence Italy, even if you only have a day to spare Overflowing with history, art and culture, Florence is a city that’s very hard to do justice to in a single day. A visit to the Uffizi museum alone could easily eat a day or two into any itinerary.If you’re …