Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: A Slow Drive in Tuscany
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 25, 2010
A visit to three wineries to discover some excellent Montecucco DOC wines and some great local wineries. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on August 23, 2010
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 25, 2010
My visit to the beautiful exhibition at Palazzo Blu dedicated to Rosellini’s expedition to Egypt. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on July 14, 2010
Some farmers are actually starting growing lavender in Tuscany and here are a few things I have discovered about it so far. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on July 8, 2010
The “Tuscan dream”. Are people’s expectations realistic? Read More 5 Comments
Written by gloria on June 27, 2010
Every city has its special day on which the various neighbourhoods battle it out to be the best in town: well Pisans are especially competitive so they have two: Regatta of San Ranieri and Gioco del Ponte. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on June 24, 2010
It’s inexpensive, it’s fun, it’s social. If you don’t know what going out for an aperitivo in Tuscany means these days, you are missing out on a really cool new habit. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on June 22, 2010
…for its most important festivals: La Luminara and San Ranieri. You can feel the city getting ready for the party. You can even smell it. You certainly should not miss this. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on June 16, 2010
Good food in a nice setting, an interesting exhibition, a beautiful abbey in the Tuscan countryside and a monastery with a mysterious sword in the stone: the ingredients for a perfect Sunday afternoon near Siena! Read More 7 Comments
Written by gloria on June 13, 2010
How I discovered that I should never take allergy pills before going to my new favourite spot in Pisa! Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on June 9, 2010