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How to Plan One Slow Week in Tuscany (Without Seeing Everything) A friend once booked a week in Chianti, Tuscany and asked me to help shape it. I planned exactly one thing a day for them. That was it. From driving between Tuscan villages to tasting wine, they were exhausted by late afternoon. But because the days weren’t crammed, they still had energy for: wandering the town in the evening long dinners at little places they loved actually talking to each other and to locals A

Street in Radicondoli Behind The Scenes Of Designing A Week In A Tuscan Village Most travel offers are shown to you when they’re finished. Polished photos. Final itinerary. Price, dates, done. But that’s not how a truly different kind of trip gets made. Right now, I’m in the messy, beautiful middle of designing a week in a small Tuscan village for June 19–26, 2027. Eight guests, one village, slow days. Here’s what that actually looks like behind the scenes. It’s not just pick

When I talk about a week of “living in a Tuscan village” instead of just touring Italy, people usually have one of two reactions: Either: “That sounds like heaven.” Or: “I’d get bored… what would I do all day?” Both reactions are insightful. This week is very much not for everyone. Who This Week is Not For This is not the right fit if you: Want to see as many places as possible in one trip. Love packed itineraries and checking off a long list of sights. Prefer big hotels, lot

When most people think of Italy, they picture summer. Sun on the hills, long dinners outside, gelato in the piazza. But if you’ve spent any real time here, you know Italy isn’t just one mood. Every season has its own feeling, its own kind of magic. That’s why my long-term vision for Truly Italy isn’t to bounce you around the country. It’s to invite you into one Tuscan village, Radicondoli, in four different seasons. Same village. Same rhythm of life. Four completely different

Embrace the Beauty of Slow Travel Most trips to Italy are built around lists. Cities to see. Sights to tick off. Trains to catch. You come home with a camera full of photos… and a body that feels like it needs a vacation from your vacation. What I’ve seen, again and again, is that the moments people remember most aren’t the big, busy ones. They’re the quiet ones. The days that actually feel like a life. So, I want to show you what one slow Tuesday in a Tuscan village c

Our trip went by very quickly however I felt present each and every moment. For those of you that have no idea what trip I'm talking about, I'll enlighten you.

Planning a trip to Italy can feel overwhelming, but with a little structure, you can make your dream a reality. Here’s your ultimate...

In a world that often feels rushed, embracing the concept of slow travel can transform your journey, especially in a place as rich in...