At Home in Tuscany

Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: Piazza San Silvestro in Pisa

Located outside the major tourist routes in the city, Piazza San Silvestro has an ancient and glorious history. It contains a beautiful church and a former convent, now housing one of the most modern and advanced laboratories for nanotechnology research. Read More 1 Comment

Written by gloria on January 31, 2010

Traditional Carnival Stock Characters

Le Maschere Tradizionali, the traditional carnival stock characters, are impersonations of “human types” in a caricature style. Until not long ago they were the main source of inspiration for carnival costumes. Read More No Comments

Written by gloria on January 31, 2010

Great St. Valentine’s Day activities in Tuscany

Tuscany is the perfect destination for a very special Saint Valentine’s Day. A list of romantic things for all budgets. Read More 2 Comments

Written by gloria on January 29, 2010

A taste of better days to come!

There are apparently insignificant events out there that have the power to slow things down and make us think. Like a small daisy in a winter garden. Read More 1 Comment

Written by gloria on January 22, 2010

Carnival in Tuscany

Tuscany is home to one of the most-renowned carnivals in the country, Carnevale di Viareggio, a spectacular series of parades and the perfect opportunity to indulge in some of the traditional carnival sweets! Read More 1 Comment

Written by gloria on January 12, 2010

Epifania, epifania…

Epiphany is a religious holiday celebrated on January 6. In Italy, though, we also celebrate La Befana, an old woman, a witch-like character, who brings gifts to the good kids and coal and garlic to the naughty ones. Read More 6 Comments

Written by gloria on January 4, 2010