Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tuscany no matter the season....

I feel sooooo blessed because i have been to Tuscany at least 5 times in my life.
Every time i have been to Tuscany i have had time to really explore the towns and experience a real Tuscan experience.  

I have been to Tuscany in every season and i can honestly say every season is amazing. 
If you have an opportunity to go to Tuscany in any month of the year, GO!!

Summer, it is warm and every town is buzzing. Every villa has a pool and every local is making the most of the outdoor weather. The Summer Gelati flavours in Tuscany are a must. 

Autumn, the trees and bright and beautiful, the grape vines and bright red and purple and the temperature is still perfect. The air is fresh and the sun is warm.

Winter, the meat is amazing, the wine tastes even better and the towns are quiet and peaceful. There are so many amazing natural thermal waters and winter is the perfect time to try them out. You might even be lucky enough to see snow!

Spring, the weather is warming up, the locals are venturing out and the trees are filling up again. 
The food is fresh and the olive oil never tasted so good. 

Tuscany has the most amazing charm. I feel like it is real Italy. The image you have in your head of small lane ways, washing hanging from the windows, beautiful kind local people, small towns full of culture.. You will find it all in Tuscany. 

It does not matter how many times i visit Tuscany, it is imprinted in my heart. 
I could never get sick of the views and towns. 

MY TOP TUSCAN TOWNS

1. Florence
2. Lucca
3. Montepulciano 
4. Pienza
5. Chianti Region - Rada, Greve, Figline 
6. San Gimignano 
7. Cortona 
8. Volterra 
9. Val D'Orcia 
10. Montalcino