Blog of Ljuana and Wayne

Stone hilltop village perched on rocky cliff with bell tower, tiled roofs and olive groves

Top 10 Hill Towns of Maremma

by Wayne Xuereb • 15 September 2025
Skyward Maremma: Best Hill Towns to Explore from Agriturismo Lo Scalandrino
Historic town square in Italy at dusk with lit castle-style building and Italian flag lights

Unearthing Grosseto

by Wayne Xuereb • 11 September 2025
Unearthing Grosseto: A journey through history and the authentic soul of the Maremma
Four toasted crostini topped with a vegetable tapenade of aubergines, garnished with fresh basil

Recipe Corner #1: Tuscan-style Crostini with Melanzane Caponata

by Ljuana Xuereb • 6 September 2025
Tuscan-style Crostini with Melanzane Caponata
Rolling field with scattered trees, forested hills, and a lone ridge tower at golden hour

Beyond the Hills: A Nature Lover's Guide to Unique Excursions around the Tuscan Maremma

by Wayne Xuereb • 1 September 2025
Beyond the Hills: A Nature Lover's Guide to Unique Excursions around the Tuscan Maremma. Welcome to the heart of Tuscany
Gravel path leads into rolling Tuscan hills and olive groves under a bright blue sky

From Spotlight to Front Door: Nine Months of Growth at Lo Scalandrino

by Wayne Xuereb • 19 August 2025
Nine Months of Growth at Lo Scalandrino, Tracing Our Journey from a MaremmaOggi article to welcoming the very first guests
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Lo Scalandrino: The Name and Its Story

by Wayne Xuereb • 23 July 2025
Lo Scalandrino: The Name and Its Story, a Journey of Reinvention
View of one of the olive groves at Lo Scalandrino

From Urban Hustle to a Tuscan Dream

by Wayne Xuereb • 27 November 2024
From Urban Hustle to a Tuscan Dream: Our Journey to Olive Farming and Agritourism