The heart of Siena is Piazza del Campo, which is a shell-shaped square and one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is home to ...

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.

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.