My 35th birthday in Pisa. Playing tourist in my own city.
The day I decided that the best way to celebrate my 35th birthday was to go out and take a vacation in my home city. Read More 8 Comments
Written by gloria on February 26, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
Women’s Day in Italy
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so on the occasion I am giving this “virtual” mimosa flowers to my favourite women on the web (and in real life too!). Read More 14 Comments
Written by gloria on March 8, 2010
Nutella day when you’re on a diet…
Basically, if you are on a diet, you can pretty much forget about Nutella Day and go back to your sad veggies. But, all Nutella lovers know that it’s not that easy to get over the thought of that delicious, creamy spoonful of Nutella chocolate. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on February 5, 2010
The downsides of visiting Tuscany at carnival time
Carnival is not only about costumes and delicious sweets… it’s also about spray foam, stinky-bombs and over-excited teenagers. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on February 2, 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
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
New Year’s Eve in Tuscany
The traditions of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in our corner of Tuscany. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on December 28, 2009
It’s Not Christmas Without a “Presepe”
The tradition of presepe has ancient roots. In Italy the nativity scene was for a very long time the only Christmas decoration, and it is still a wonderful tradition today. Read More 5 Comments
Written by gloria on December 17, 2009
The first holiday of the season
December 8 is a national holiday. We celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the real beginning of the Christmas holidays: let the celebrations begin! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on December 8, 2009
