Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: A Slow Drive in Tuscany
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 25, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
Velvet Encounters
If Keith of Velvet Escape ever asks me to write something about a “velvet moment”, well, this will be my story! Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on July 26, 2010
Feeling at Home – Guest post by Letizia
Our friend Letizia, owner of the beautiful countryside home and cooking school Alla Madonna del Piatto, near Assisi, in Umbria, tells us how good family food makes home feel like home, even when she’s traveling around the world with her lovely family. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on July 20, 2010
It’s all about making friends
When you are lucky enough to meet guests who truly appreciate what you have to give, it is a great feeling. And when the accommodation you offer is much more than just a vacation rental, then it’s all about making friends. Read More 7 Comments
Written by gloria on July 17, 2010
The Egyptians in Pisa
My visit to the beautiful exhibition at Palazzo Blu dedicated to Rosellini’s expedition to Egypt. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on July 14, 2010
Feeling at Home – Guest Post by Keith Jenkins
Imagine stepping off a plane, in a place you’ve never visited before, and feeling like it was a homecoming. Keith Jenkins from Velvet Escape tells a story about an experience of feeling right at home in a strange place. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 8, 2010
So… there actually is lavender in Tuscany
Some farmers are actually starting growing lavender in Tuscany and here are a few things I have discovered about it so far. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 8, 2010
10 reasons to celebrate 4th of July if you are not American
Everybody knows Italians like to eat, drink and be merry. Here is how I am going to justify taking this day off! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on July 4, 2010
Soul-searching 2.0
A post for both our colleagues and guests. We try to see how we apply (or should apply) the 5 points of the Internet Better Tourism Manifesto to our “inn-keepers’ practice” trying to take a stock on our work up to now. Ideas and suggestions are more than welcome. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 3, 2010
