Chiatri, ToscanaThe location was exactly what I was looking for: set on a hill where the air is cooler than in the nearby coastal towns, and wonderfully quiet. It’s about a 40-minute drive to Lido di Camaiore or Marina di Pietrasanta, and just 25 minutes to Lucca. If you enjoy cycling, this is an excellent base — I explored the area with my road bike and loved it.The house has four rooms, three of which are bedrooms. We spent most of our time in the kitchen and on the front porch, which is especially beautiful in the evenings — perfect for relaxing after a day out. By Swiss standards, the interior was clean and well-kept.There are a few mosquitoes in the evening (around 8–9 PM), but Laura had prepared everything to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. All windows are fitted with mosquito nets, and she also provided natural repellents — we only needed to use them a couple of times.The Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and the hosts even agreed to my request to turn it off at night, which I appreciated since I prefer to sleep without devices or unnecessary frequencies.The real highlight, though, is experiencing Laura and Federico’s way of life: caring for their home, gardening, raising their children, going to work, and producing excellent red wine and olive oil.Laura speaks Italian, English, and French, and is an excellent local guide, full of useful information about the region.Travel tip: Avoid the free beaches around Viareggio. They’re crowded, parking is difficult, and