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.
The survival of the fittest (aka living in Italy)
12 Sep 2012
If you have ever wondered how a small country like Italy could possibly produce so many talents in so many fields, well, there is your explanation. The natural selection is severe.
A, B, C: si parte (o quasi!)
01 Aug 2012
Per una volta un post in italiano per rispondere all’invito della simpaticissima Silvia di Trippando. L’ABC dei viaggi secondo me.
Maledetti Toscani!
11 Jul 2012
Vices and virtues of my people for this month’s post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable series.
We shall not be shaken
13 Jun 2012
This month’s post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable is dedicated to ways in which we can help the areas of Emilia Romagna hit by the series of earthquakes.
My September 11
11 Sep 2011
I don’t have any deeply moving story to tell to honor America on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. But it’s with great affection for all the American friends and guests we have had the pleasure of meeting over these 10 years that I decided to write this post. It’s not special, but it’s our way to remember a day that changed the world forever and hopefully honour those who were deeply affected by it.
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.
Referendum: what the fuss is about.
06 Jun 2011
On June 12 and 13, Italy goes to the polls. People are called to express their opinion on keeping or abrogating 4 laws with a law-repealing referendum. They vote in favour or against the new nuclear power program, the law on legitimate impediment, and the liberalization and privatization of the management of the water network.
