In an increasingly hectic world, more and more of us are turning away from over-stimulation, pressure and excess.  Mindfulness, de-cluttering, grow food not lawns, hugge, the simple things – these aren’t just 21st-century buzzwords; they’re a reaction to the stresses of daily life.  Absurdly, the natural instinct a child has to be in the present moment is something we as adults are having to re-learn. So, this year, we chose our holiday with ‘doing less’ as our main criteria, slow travel in rural Tuscany seemed the ideal way to sample ‘The Good Life’ Italian Style.   Fattoria Barbialla We escaped to Fattoria Barbialla, a 1200-acre organic farm and forested estate deep in the heart of rural Tuscany.  It truly lives up to its own philosophy; selling its own organic ‘slow-food’ product, promoting local businesses with similar ethics, providing cooking classes and a range of outdoor activities. The perfect base to experience slow travel in rural Tuscany.        Fattoria Barbilla is the perfect place to disconnect from the daily routine, take a break and follow nature’s rhythms.     A genuinely relaxed environment you can indulge in, whilst dipping your toe into the wonders which are on your door step. … Continue reading Slow travel – hidden treasures in the heart of rural Tuscany