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Maremma, my home: Guest post by Elisa

25 Jan 2012

Home isn’t always where you set out to be, but Elisa knows it’s where you see yourself every time you close your eyes. In her case, it’s the Tuscan Maremma!

Written by Elisa Scarton and posted in Feeling at Home, Guest posts, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

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Our guest blog post is out!

19 Aug 2011

It’s Italy Week on the Flip Key Blog and, as a guest blogger, I am in great company!

Written by gloria and posted in Guest posts, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

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Why I Love Tuttomondo, Keith Haring’s Mural in Pisa

13 Jul 2011

I am by no means an art expert, but I do like art. Choosing a work of art to talk about for the third post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable was not easy but I suddenly realized the choice was obvious.

Written by gloria and posted in Italy blogging roundtable, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

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10 “alternative” things to do in Tuscany

22 Jun 2011

Most travelers to Tuscany don’t venture outside the major landmarks.This region, though, has much to offer beyond the popular spots. If you are ready to venture off the beaten path and see more than what you find on guidebooks, you will go home with a completely different image of this amazing region.

Written by gloria and posted in Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

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Low cost wine tours near Pisa

16 May 2011

A great opportunity to see a different corner of Tuscany and to discover the wines of the region of Pisa.

Written by gloria and posted in Food and Drink in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

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Beautiful Winter Sun

20 Feb 2011

The pretty colours of the Tuscan countryside, the little discoveries, a pleasant walk…

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, When to visit Tuscany

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5 romantic things to do in Tuscany on Valentine’s Day

14 Feb 2011

… or on any other day!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Food and Drink in Tuscany, Italian Holidays, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany

Jewish inscription in Pisa city walls

Jewish Pisa

27 Jan 2011

On Holocaust Memorial Day a thematic walk through a city that has always welcomed the Jewish community seems a good way to remember those who fell victims to human madness.

Written by gloria and posted in Food for thought, Interesting resources about Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany

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A Spasso per Pisa: Guided Walks in the City

18 Sep 2010

A great idea to help visitors and local people to get to know better the city and to visit some sites which are normally closed to the public!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

Jewish Cemetery in Pisa

The Jewish Cemetery in Pisa

05 Sep 2010

The cemetery in Pisa is one of the most ancient Jewish burial grounds still in use. An interesting, little-known place in Pisa, just around the corner from the Leaning Tower.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Interesting resources about Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

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