What could be more relaxing than sitting on a balcony in the old city of Siena drinking a wine of the lovely Tuscany and eating some ‘real-italian’ spaghettis?.” The heart of Siena is Piazza ...

Greeted by the absolutely idyllic and unreal sounds of birds chirping outside my balcony, I started my three-day stay at Renaissance Tuscany with an espresso, fruit, and a croissant on the balcony.

Italian food is often associated with al fresco dining, sitting on a balcony overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, and digging into a delightful pasta dish accompanied by a glass of wine.