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In Hidden Tuscany, acclaimed author John Keahey takes the reader into a part of Tuscany beyond the usual tourist destinations of Chianti, Florence, and Siena. The often overlooked western portion of Tuscany is rich with history, cuisine, and scenery begging to be explored, and Keahey encourages travelers to abandon itineraries and let the grooves in the road and the curves of the coast guide your journey instead.Follow Keahey as he turns off the autostrada and takes roads barely two lanes wide to discover fishing villages along the Tuscan sea. Then move inland into rolling foothills adorned with cherry orchards, ancient olive groves, and sweeping vineyards that produce wines that challenge Chiantis best. Here it is still possible to follow the paths of Romans, Crusaders, and pilgrims from throughout the western world who were eager to reach Rome.
About the Author
JOHN KEAHEY is a retired newspaper reporter/news editor, and "writer who travels" who is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He first visited Sicily in 1986 and, enchanted, keeps returning in between writing other travel narratives. His books range from southern Italy to Venice to western Tuscany. His fifth book is "Sicilian Splendors: Discovering the Secret Places That Speak to the Heart," due to be released on Nov. 13, 2018. His earlier book on Sicily is "Seeking Sicily: A Cultural Journey Through Myth and Reality in the Heart of the Mediterranean." He is married to Connie Disney, a freelance book designer.
