A Slow Drive in Tuscany
Driving in the countryside is like a therapy against stress for me, especially on perfect summer days like today. Even when we go somewhere on holiday, driving around is a big part of our vacation.
Val d'Orcia Monument, Tuscany / Flickr photo by Dimit®i
Enjoy the drive
It is not about getting from point a to point b: it’s our way of enjoying beautiful landscapes, stopping along the road to enjoy the views and take pictures, and taking it slow. The drive, for us, is often not just a necessary part of a day-trip: it’s the whole point of a day-trip. We like road trips very much.
Take it slow
I am always a bit surprised when I hear our guests worry about driving in Italy or on winding country roads: that’s the best part of a vacation in Tuscany! Our recommendation is always to take it slow, stop when you feel you need to, and ignore those behind you: do your own thing as you feel comfortable, the world will adjust to your rhythm!
Country lanes are generally a good place for slow drives because there is very little traffic. This morning, on my slow drive through our corner of Tuscany, I only met two other cars.
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A Slow Drive in Tuscany
Driving in the countryside is like a therapy against stress for me, especially on perfect summer days like today. Even when we go somewhere on holiday, driving around is a big part of our vacation.
Val d'Orcia Monument, Tuscany / Flickr photo by Dimit®i
Enjoy the drive
It is not about getting from point a to point b: it’s our way of enjoying beautiful landscapes, stopping along the road to enjoy the views and take pictures, and taking it slow. The drive, for us, is often not just a necessary part of a day-trip: it’s the whole point of a day-trip. We like road trips very much.
Take it slow
I am always a bit surprised when I hear our guests worry about driving in Italy or on winding country roads: that’s the best part of a vacation in Tuscany! Our recommendation is always to take it slow, stop when you feel you need to, and ignore those behind you: do your own thing as you feel comfortable, the world will adjust to your rhythm!
Country lanes are generally a good place for slow drives because there is very little traffic. This morning, on my slow drive through our corner of Tuscany, I only met two other cars.
Continue reading this article @ At Home in Tuscany
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