Around 1 million people visit Pisa every year, but not many people know that just 20km away lies a hidden gem - a city wrapped in 500 years old, magnificent Renaissance era walls. Lucca is a very unique place that absolutely deserves a spot on every Tuscan itinerary.

Montecatini Terme is a charming small town located in the northern part of Tuscany between Florence and Pisa. The town itself was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2021 for its historical and cultural significance and is best known for its healing thermal waters, a tradition that dates back centuries.

I have visited many cities in Italy before, but Florence has undeniably stolen my heart. It’s a city full of culture, beauty, life, and… tourists. An unrealistic dream of mine? One day in Florence with no tourists, says a tourist herself (although I like to call myself a traveler).