An old tradition in Tuscany: canti del maggio, men singing for unmarried girls to wish them good luck in their search for love. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on May 1, 2010
April 25th is a holiday in Italy. We celebrate the liberation of the country from Fascism and Nazism. But it is also a day to celebrate democracy and civil rights and to condemn wars of all sorts. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on April 24, 2010
Festivals and fairs dedicated to flowers are organized throughout Tuscany. A perfect way to spend a sunny spring day outside. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on April 10, 2010
It’s that time of the year already! A list of interesting April fairs and festivals in Tuscany! Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on April 7, 2010
Easter is a great time to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations, and a marvelous opportunity to discover local customs and old traditions. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on April 1, 2010
Pisa celebrates New Year’s Day on March 25 with a parade and a sunbeam lighting a marble egg in the Cathedral at midday sharp. A fabulous event that commemorates an ancient tradition! Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on March 25, 2010
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 15 Comments
Written by gloria on March 8, 2010
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
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
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
If Keith of Velvet Escape ever asks me to write something about a “velvet moment”, well, this will be my story! Read More
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides. Read More
Our friend Letizia, owner of the beautiful countryside home and cooking school Alla Madonna del Piatto, near Assisi, in Umbria, tells us how good fami Read More
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 mu Read More
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