Walking in Pisa… and beyond.
A few interesting links for those who wish to explore Pisa and the rest of Tuscany on foot. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on May 4, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
“Minor” museums in Pisa
There are many interesting museums and galleries in Pisa which are outside the major tourist path. Art Wednesday is the perfect excuse to talk about them! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on May 5, 2010
Hidden gems and popular spots
Over the last few days, I’ve had many interesting opportunities to think about the eternal struggle between what’s local and what’s global, interested promotion or objective commentary, etc. I have to thank Lara and Terence of the Gran Tourismo Project for this one. Read More 10 Comments
Written by gloria on March 21, 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 28 Comments
Written by gloria on February 6, 2010
Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: Piazza San Silvestro in Pisa
Located outside the major tourist routes in the city, Piazza San Silvestro has an ancient and glorious history. It contains a beautiful church and a former convent, now housing one of the most modern and advanced laboratories for nanotechnology research. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 31, 2010
Luxury travel and local communities
Lately I’ve been thinking about the relationship between luxury tourism and the local communities. I believe in tourism as a way to improve the life of the locals, and I cringe at the idea of a place that has nothing or next to nothing to contribute to the local economy and environment. I’d love to hear other people’s opinions on this, as, I admit, I’m very confused. Read More 11 Comments
Written by gloria on July 15, 2009
June “Sagre” in Tuscany
For those who never miss a chance to try inexpensive traditional food, drink good wine and dance in an Italian square with the locals, here is a list of the sagre in Tuscany in the month of June. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on June 6, 2009
Words matter: on “local travel” and other catchphrases
Words matter. Going slow and local travel should not just be catchphrases. But could it be that going local is already a fashion rather than a well-considered travel choice? Can we expect to see more and more people look for local while expecting global? Read More 13 Comments
Written by gloria on May 17, 2009
“Gentle Travel” is the way to go!
What do Slow Travel, the physicist F. David Peat’s theory of “Gentle Action” and eco-tourism have to do with each other? Find out why “Gentle tourism” is the way to go and why it has to be slow, sustainable and local. Read More 20 Comments
Written by gloria on May 6, 2009
