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Luxury travel and local communities

Lately I’ve been thinking about the relationship between luxury tourism and the local communities. I believe in tourism as a way to improve the life of the locals, and I cringe at the idea of a place that has nothing or next to nothing to contribute to the local economy and environment. I’d love to hear other people’s opinions on this, as, I admit, I’m very confused. Read More 11 Comments

Written by gloria on July 15, 2009

1st Bloggers’ strike

It will be the first strike of bloggers ever. On July 14, 2009, Italian bloggers will muzzle themselves in the Web as well as in Piazza Navona in Rome, at 7PM where they will meet to protest against an Italian government bill (the Alfano decree) introducing a number of new rules which will limit the freedom of expression in Italian internet. Read More 2 Comments

Written by gloria on July 14, 2009

July “Sagre” in Tuscany

A list of July “sagre” or village festivals in Tuscany. Good food, wine and music! Read More No Comments

Written by gloria on July 12, 2009

July medieval festivals in Tuscany

July is rich in medieval-themed events in Tuscany. Here is a list of the best ones. Read More No Comments

Written by gloria on July 9, 2009

Palio di Siena

What is “Palio di Siena”? The simplest answer is a horse race held in Piazza del Campo in Siena twice a year. The simplest answer might not be the most suitable though, because nobody who has been in Siena even once would agree that the Palio is just a horse race. Read More 4 Comments

Written by gloria on July 7, 2009