Tuscany is not just a place of peaceful landscapes, rolling hills, and winding roads; it’s also a region full of mysteries, macabre legends and ghostly presences. Are you scared yet? No? Keep reading then. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on October 31, 2009
Urban trekking is an excellent way to discover the lesser-known parts of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It is a way to slow down and experience the local life and one of the most sustainable forms of tourism. Here is the program of the National Urban Trekking Day in Tuscany (October 31, 2009). Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on October 30, 2009
Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, Ognissanti and Il Giorno dei Morti are quite different from Halloween. There are nevertheless some interesting similarities. Here is what All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are celebrated in Tuscany. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on October 20, 2009
There is a distinctive peculiarity to Italian people I believe: we dress according to the calendar. The global warming is changing our culture… and making us look pretty silly too! Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on October 8, 2009
A cold day in Pisa, a slow morning for the guardians of the Leaning Tower! Read More
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so on the occasion I am giving this “virtual” mimosa flowers to my favourite wom Read More
The oldest university botanic garden in the world and a peaceful place to hide from the crowds of Piazza dei Miracoli. Read More
Looking at things with different eyes can be surprising and rewarding, especially on a spring-like day. Read More
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