If you love travel books set in Italy, especially those that immerse you in culture rather than rush through checklists, this book was written for you. This is not a whirlwind itinerary. It is an unfolding.
Tucson to Tuscany is a deeply personal Italy travel memoir rooted in three transformative weeks living in Florence and exploring the Tuscan countryside. More than a traditional guide, it blends story, reflection, photography, and lived experience—making it one of those rare books about living in Italy that feels intimate and immersive.
What You’ll Experience Inside
Walk the streets of Florence before the crowds gather.
Find your seat in language class and trade “study time” for immersion in everyday Italian and cultural excursions.
Experience the art and architecture of the Renaissance that helped shape the modern world.
Wander hill towns, taste rustic Tuscan cuisine, and discover the quiet beauty between destinations.
This Florence travel memoir reads like a conversation with equal parts storytelling and observation. Along the way, you’ll find:
- Honest reflections on learning Italian culture through travel
- Subtle, practical Italy travel tips and stories
- Personal insights into things to do in Florence that go beyond the obvious
- Encounters that feel less like tourism and more like belonging
If you’re searching for the best travel books about Italy or meaningful travel memoirs, this book invites you not just to visit—but to stay awhile.
Sacred Spaces & Stillness
Beyond museums and piazzas, this memoir lingers in sacred spaces—cathedrals washed in afternoon light, quiet chapels scented with incense, and ancient stone floors worn smooth by centuries of prayer.
These moments—often overlooked in traditional travel guides—become some of the most transformative. They reveal how faith, ritual, and beauty remain woven into daily Italian life. In these spaces reflection deepens and Florence becomes more than a destination.
More Than a Tuscany Travel Book: A Florence Travel Memoir With Stories & Photography
Yes, you’ll explore Florence. You will also step into medieval towns, stand in ancient piazzas, and witness how food, architecture, and ritual shape daily life. The narrative weaves together story and imagery, creating an Italy travel experience that pairs reflection with visual depth. It’s the kind of book that lingers on your coffee table—and in your imagination.
Whether you dream of moving abroad, are planning your first Italian journey, or are searching for the best Italy travel memoirs, this book offers something different: Presence. Patience. Perspective.
For Readers Who Love Italy (or long to)
Have you ever wondered how to experience Tucsany, through lived experience rather than spectacle?
If you’re planning a trip, it serves as a hybrid Florence travel guide + stories, offering historical and emotional context behind the landmarks.
Or simply be transported as this Tuscany travel book carries you there through voice, detail, and photography.
Sample Chapters
Curious if this journey is for you? Download complimentary sample chapters and step into Florence before you even pack your bags.
You’ll experience:
- The first glimpses of Florence
- A surprising connection at Palazzo Vecchio that changed everything
- The last Medici, who preserved the art and legacy of Florence
- Sunset and companionship overlooking the heart of the city
Begin Your Journey
Tucson to Tuscany is available for preorder! This is the distraction-free, read-on-the-plane, take-to-the-beach, savor-by-the-fireplace edition you won’t want to miss.
The first 50 orders will receive a signed copy.
Signed copies will include a special gift. Shipments are expected to begin by the end of March 2026.