Eco-Tuscany: Fresh milk from the cow to your table
The milk stores are back: milk is cheaper, tastier and good for the environment. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on February 27, 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 12 Comments
Written by gloria on March 8, 2010
Perché Sanremo è Sanremo
Another Festival della Canzone Italiana has finished. Why didn’t the best song win? Who liked Antonella Clerici’s hosting style? Why people say they hate it and then million watch it? Well, it’s all in the slogan, and you need to be Italian to figure it out… Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on February 22, 2010
10 things I don’t like about Italian tourism promotion
10 reasons why, in my opinion, a country that has so much is so bad in promoting it, with very few exceptions. Read More 26 Comments
Written by gloria on February 6, 2010
The women who made Italy
The many women who fought so that Italy could become the country that it is today. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on February 2, 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
10 good … about Tuscany
Inspired by the many top 10 lists I’ve seen over the last few days, I’ve decided to publish mine too! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 2, 2010
Bye bye 2009, welcome 2010!
What we did in 2009 and what we hope for in 2010! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 2, 2010
A reason to be proud…
Tuscany was the first country to abolish death penalty and torture in 1786. Certainly a reason to be very proud. Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on November 30, 2009
Luxury travel and local communities
Lately I’ve been thinking about the relationship between luxury tourism and the local communities. I believe in tourism as a way to improve the life of the locals, and I cringe at the idea of a place that has nothing or next to nothing to contribute to the local economy and environment. I’d love to hear other people’s opinions on this, as, I admit, I’m very confused. Read More 11 Comments
Written by gloria on July 15, 2009
