At Home in Tuscany

Feeling at home

I’ve been wondering for some time what makes one “feel at home”. Now I know what makes me feel at home in my home village. Read More 1 Comment

Written by gloria on March 15, 2010

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 15 Comments

Written by gloria on March 8, 2010

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

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