Family businesses in Tuscany
21 Jan 2016
Why we need a break at lunch time… and why we need to protect small family-run businesses.
Secrets, stories and hot summer days
18 Jul 2015
In this heat, there’s not much you can do, besides sitting in the shade and hopefully have the time and peace to read a good book.
The odd woman out’s view on “authentic Italy”
18 Mar 2015
Like it or not, this is who we are and what we are like.
Senza parole…
20 Feb 2015
Languages cut out reality in different ways through words. Sometimes we are simply left speechless.
Changing climate, changing tourism
28 Jan 2015
Is the changing climate changing tourism in Tuscany? Is it changing Tuscany itself?
(Wonder)women of Tuscany
08 May 2013
About gender equality and other matters…
2012 Passports with Purpose Charitable Campaign
07 Dec 2012
When a friend told us about Passports with Purpose and asked if we wanted to join forces to help out, we thought it was a great idea and offered a few nights at our Pisa vacation rental apartment, Behind the Tower, as a prize. Have you donated yet? There are some fabulous prizes!
Tuscany through my eyes – Week 4
16 Nov 2012
This week the Tuscany I see is a sadder place. But ready to get back on its feet and to go back to being as beautiful as always.
Why children should be allowed to work at Sagre
14 Nov 2012
Because a “piazza” with no youth is like a body with no heart.
Is Tuscany child-friendly?
10 Oct 2012
The answer to that question is “it depends on what you mean”. If the question is whether children are welcome everywhere, the answer is yes. If the question is whether Tuscany and Italy have much to offer to families with children the answer is definitely no.
