Memories of a wedding in Tuscany…
It seems impossible that it has already been a year since we got married. Time flies, that’s all there is to it. Tips and ideas for a wedding in Tuscany. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on June 24, 2009
At Home in Tuscany
A wedding anniversary in Tuscany
To celebrate our first wedding anniversary, we decided to go try a restaurant in a village nearby, La Locanda del Glicine in Campagnatico. We soon realized that with Locanda del Glicine first impressions just don’t work. An excellent choice for a special occasion or if you want to enjoy a top-scale meal in a lovely hilltop village in Tuscany. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on June 25, 2009
Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: the Ardengheschi Abbey
Some people believe that there is no such thing as “off-the-beaten-path Tuscany”, and yet, most people don’t know anything about the Abbazia Ardenghesca. Read More 11 Comments
Written by gloria on June 16, 2009
Pane e companatico: bread in Tuscany
It was once very common to hear people talk of “pane e companatico”, meaning essentially “bread and whatever goes with it”. Bread has a central role in the Italian culinary tradition. In Italy there are 200 different types of bread which can be classified in 1500 subtypes. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on June 15, 2009
Civitella in Musica – The Summer of Love
Civitella Marittima presents Civitella in Musica: convivial dinners, good Montecucco wine and Shel Shapiro in a live concert. Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on June 9, 2009
June “Sagre” in Tuscany
For those who never miss a chance to try inexpensive traditional food, drink good wine and dance in an Italian square with the locals, here is a list of the sagre in Tuscany in the month of June. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on June 6, 2009
June festivals in Tuscany
June is a month rich in festivals celebrating Tuscany glorious past. Many of the popular events, such as Calcio in Costume in FLorence, and the Historical Regatta in Pisa take place in this period. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on June 5, 2009
Look around!
I have just found about this amazing site. It’s called Arounder and it contains a selection of great 360° views of a lot of cities. Check the virtual tours of Florence and Pisa! Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on June 4, 2009
Opera Festival in Tuscany
The Opera Festival, Tuscany lyrical festival, is a very interesting project which, since 2004, has been bringing opera and various genres of music to some of the most beautiful and evocative locations in Tuscany. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on June 3, 2009
