Travel to Tuscany - My Tuscan Diary

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Swimwear Trends

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Coffee in Italy

Coffee in Italy is more than a drink - it’s a ritual, an art form, and an important ceremony of daily life.

Best beaches

Tuscany has over 400 kilometers of coastline along the Tyrrhenian Sea (a part of the Mediterranean Sea)

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Anastasia Bakker - My Tuscan Diary - Travel to Tuscany, Italy

About Me

Ciao! I'm Anastasia
Welcome to My Tuscan Diary

I've been living in Tuscany, Italy, since 2005 and have fallen deeply in love with its beauty, traditions, food and the art of Italian living.

What began as a Tuscany travel guide has now grown into Italian lifestyle blog - a place where I share everything I love about life in Italy - from hidden gems of Tuscany and unforgettable places to visit, to Mediterranean recipes, Italian shopping, local traditions and the simple pleasures of slow living.

My Tuscan Diary is for travellers, dreamers and anyone who feels inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. Whether you're planning your next trip to Tuscany or simply want to bring a little more Italy into your everyday life, I hope you'll find inspiration here.

Come and live Tuscany with me

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