Looking to avoid the typical tourist hotspots and explore the Tuscan countryside? Here are some of our favorite hidden gems in Tuscany.

Interested in traveling to Tuscany? Our guests share their favorite highlights from our Tuscany Adventures.

June is one of the most popular times to travel to Tuscany, and it’s no surprise — Warm weather, clear skies, and vibrant green landscapes make June an ideal travel month. Here’s what you need to know before you travel to Tuscany in June.

Learn how wineries are adapting in an era of climate change.

Meet Sydney Burkhardt, Terra & Tu’s Wellness Host! In addition to instructing yoga and mindfulness practices, Sydney accompanies guests on all excursions, ensuring everyone is enjoying their time in Tuscany to the fullest. 

No food has become more synonymous with Italian cuisine than pasta. Learn about the history of Italian pasta, which has remained virtually unchanged since the first dough was kneaded by Etruscan hands as early as the 4th century BCE.

Nestled among the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Val D’Orcia, Montalcino feels more like something out of a fairy tale or movie set than a real city. From its dreamy cobbled streets and terracotta roofs to the world-famous wineries beneath them, a visit to Montalcino is a must for any Tuscan traveler.

We spend a lot of time exploring the Crete Senesi on our Tuscany Wellness Retreats. But, of all of the places we visit, one of our favorite sites in the region is the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, a historic Benedictine monastery that is still active to this day.

Today we’re taking a look at one of our favorite places to visit in Tuscany, the quaint hilltop town of Bagno Vignoni. While it may be less famous than other cities we visit on our Tuscany adventures, Bagno Vignoni is a true gem that is best known for the hot springs in its central square and reputation as a spa retreat for rich and famous figures throughout history.

Practice yoga in the rolling hills of the Crete Senesi, explore the wine cellars of Montepulciano and relax in Saturnia’s hot springs. Here’s a peek inside some of the features of our Tuscany Wellness Adventure. 

Most yoga retreats focus entirely on “wellness”, offering little in the way of actual travel opportunities. Here’s how we’re balancing wellness, exploration, and cultural immersion in our adventures.

People are spending more money on travel that improves their well-being. Here’s why wellness has become a must for people looking to travel again.

Traveling to Tuscany? As tour operators, we know how hard it can be to plan your itinerary. Here are some of our favorite things to do in the region.

Join our staff for an inside look at our upcoming Tuscany retreats. From the Tuscan spas to our private villa, we got a chance to experience Tuscany’s hidden gems firsthand.

Although known primarily for its vibrant culture, verdant hills, and world-famous cuisine, Tuscany is home to another hidden gem, unknown to all but the savviest of travelers: Some of the world’s best natural spas.

At Terra & Tu, we love to write about our adventures with wellness travel in Tuscany. While the region is known primarily for its vibrant culture and rich history, we’ve found Tuscany to be the perfect place to escape and focus on our well-being. Here’s why the Italian region is the perfect location for yoga retreats and wellness adventures.

From better physical fitness to increased longevity, Italy has long been considered one of the healthiest nations on earth. One of the secrets to their superb health? Their food. Here’s how Italian’s live longer and stay healthier—without dieting!

From reaching your career goals to caring for your mental and physical health, research shows that there are more perks of travel than we think. Here’s how you can reap the benefits of travel (and have fun doing it).