Maledetti Toscani!
11 Jul 2012
Vices and virtues of my people for this month’s post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable series.
Northern Tuscany without a car
19 Apr 2012
Just because you didn’t rent a car doesn’t mean you should miss out on the many pretty towns and villages surrounding Pisa. Here is a guide on how to reach them via public transportation.
The Gifts of Life
19 Dec 2011
A belated post for the Italy Blogging Roundtable about the incredible gifts that I have received this year.
Pisa ZTL: Limited Traffic Zone
15 Oct 2011
All you need to know about limited traffic zones in Italy, and Pisa in particular, and on how to avoid fines.
Parking in Pisa and Siena
17 Sep 2011
A (hopefully) useful post about where to park in Pisa and Siena, and some info on how to avoid being fined in the ZTLs. And no… they are not a scam for tourists. You just need to do your homework before getting behind the wheel and pay some attention to road signs.
Those little acts of kindness and cross-cultural awareness…
29 Jun 2011
…which make all the difference in the relationship with your host when you travel.
To drive or not to drive in Tuscany? That is the question.
08 Jun 2011
It depends on where you want to go and the type of traveller you are. Here are some thoughts on this popular questions.
Expecting the unexpected
07 May 2011
There are many culturally-specific aspects of a destination which we are often unprepared to face. Here are 20 points discussing aspects of the Italian lifestyle which might puzzle the traveler, but which you are likely to have to deal with if you visit Tuscany or any other region of Italy.
What to see in Northern Tuscany
15 Mar 2011
Tuscany is a varied region, with many different interesting areas, each with its own specific character and features. Here is a very quick presentation of what travelers can see in the provinces in the north of Tuscany.
What to see in Southern Tuscany
04 Mar 2011
Tuscany is a varied region, with many different interesting areas, each with its specific character and features. Here is a very quick presentation of what travelers can see in the Siena and Grosseto provinces.
