Moving to Tuscany: Our Radicondoli House-Hunting Trip
There's something about returning to a place you can imagine calling home.
Not just visiting.
Not just spending a week exploring.
But walking through the streets and wondering what it would feel like to build an ordinary life there.
And that's exactly what Stefano and I are doing.
On November 10, we're heading back to Radicondoli, the small Tuscan village that has become a big part of our plans to moving back to Tuscany.
And yes, we're looking at houses.
Another Trip to Radicondoli
If you've been following our journey back to Tuscany, you know we've been exploring the possibility of making Radicondoli our future home.
This upcoming visit is another opportunity to spend time in the village, explore a few properties, and get a clearer picture of what life there could look like.
We're not going with the expectation of buying anything.
At least, that's what we're telling ourselves.
Because after everything we've experienced during this process, I've learned that it's difficult to predict what might happen when you're searching for a home in another country.
Sometimes a property looks perfect online and feels completely different in person.
Sometimes what you thought you wanted changes once you actually stand in a space.
And sometimes the most important part of the trip has nothing to do with the properties at all.
It's simply being there.
Walking through the village. Having coffee. Seeing familiar faces. Imagining what an ordinary day might look like if we lived there.
That's what we're really trying to understand.
Not just whether we can find a house in Tuscany, but whether we can build the life we want there.
So, are we buying a property on this trip?
No.
But really, who knows? :)
The Move Back to Tuscany Isn't a Straight Line
When we first started seriously exploring our return to Italy, I think I imagined the process would be more straightforward.
Decide where we want to live.
Find a property.
Make a plan.
Move.
Simple, right?
Not exactly.
There are financial decisions, practical considerations, and plenty of questions that don't have immediate answers.
And sometimes the best decision is to wait.
I've been learning that there's a difference between moving toward something you want and rushing to make it happen.
We want to return to Italy, but we also want to make thoughtful decisions about where we'll live and what our everyday life will look like.
For now, that means another visit to Radicondoli, a few property viewings, and continuing to get to know the place we're considering calling home.
What's Happening With Truly Italy in 2027?
While Stefano and I continue preparing for our own move, I've also been thinking about the experiences I want to create through Truly Italy.
My goal hasn't changed.
I want to bring people to Tuscany in a way that gives them time to connect with the place, the people, and the rhythm of everyday life.
Not another trip filled with constant sightseeing and rushing from one destination to the next.
Something more personal.
And there are a couple of possibilities taking shape for 2027.
A Yoga & Pilates Retreat in Tuscany: June 12–19, 2027
I'm collaborating with my friend Melissa from Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga on a weeklong retreat in Tuscany.
We're planning a combination of yoga, Pilates, exploration, and time to enjoy the Tuscan countryside.
This experience will take place at a different agriturismo from previous trips, with an itinerary that includes some new places to discover.
We're looking at visiting towns such as Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino, and Pienza.
We're currently hoping to welcome at least four additional guests to make this experience happen.
If you've been dreaming about a week in Tuscany that combines movement, relaxation, and exploring beautiful places, I'd love for you to take a look.
The Tuscan Village Experience: Looking Toward Fall 2027
I've also been continuing to develop my Tuscan Village Experience.
This is the experience that's especially close to my heart.
Rather than traveling from hotel to hotel or trying to see as much of Tuscany as possible, the idea is to spend a week based in a village.
To slow down.
To return to the same coffee bar.
To meet people.
To explore nearby places without feeling like every minute needs to be scheduled.
And to experience a little more of the Tuscany I've come to love over the years.
I've been encouraged to see more people joining the interest list recently.
Although June dates have been listed previously, I'm now considering September or October 2027 as a more likely timeframe.
Nothing is finalized yet.
I want to take the time to create a week that feels thoughtful, personal, and genuinely connected to the place.
If you're seriously interested in joining me for a week in Tuscany in fall 2027, I'd love to hear from you.
You can also reach out to me directly and let me know you're interested.
Planning Your Own Trip to Tuscany?
Of course, you don't have to join one of my hosted experiences to explore Tuscany at a slower pace.
If you're planning your own trip, I created a free resource to help you get started.
The Slow Tuscany Starter Kit is designed to help you think differently about your itinerary.
Fewer places.
More breathing room.
More time to enjoy where you actually are.
Because you don't need to see every village, visit every winery, or fill every afternoon to have a memorable trip.
Sometimes the moments that stay with us are the ones we never planned.
Back to Tuscany We Go
So that's where things stand right now.
-Another trip to Radicondoli.
-A few properties to explore.
-Some exciting possibilities for Truly Italy in 2027.
-And plenty of unanswered questions about what our future in Tuscany will look like.
I'm learning to be okay with that.
After all, part of what Italy has taught me is that not everything needs to happen on a schedule.
Sometimes you have to give things time.
And sometimes you simply have to return to a place, sit down for a coffee, and see what happens next.
I'll share more when we're back.
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