At Home in Tuscany

A wine tour in Maremma

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

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

The Egyptians in Pisa

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

So… there actually is lavender in Tuscany

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

Lavender and Olive Groves

The “Tuscan dream”. Are people’s expectations realistic? Read More 5 Comments

Written by gloria on June 27, 2010

Pisa awaits its Gioco del Ponte

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

I love aperitivo

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

Pisa is getting ready…

…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

San Galgano Abbey and its warriors

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