The downsides of visiting Tuscany at carnival time
Carnival is not only about costumes and delicious sweets… it’s also about spray foam, stinky-bombs and over-excited teenagers. Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on February 2, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
The women who made Italy
The many women who fought so that Italy could become the country that it is today. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on February 2, 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
Traditional Carnival Stock Characters
Le Maschere Tradizionali, the traditional carnival stock characters, are impersonations of “human types” in a caricature style. Until not long ago they were the main source of inspiration for carnival costumes. Read More No Comments
Written by gloria on January 31, 2010
Great St. Valentine’s Day activities in Tuscany
Tuscany is the perfect destination for a very special Saint Valentine’s Day. A list of romantic things for all budgets. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on January 29, 2010
A taste of better days to come!
There are apparently insignificant events out there that have the power to slow things down and make us think. Like a small daisy in a winter garden. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 22, 2010
Carnival in Tuscany
Tuscany is home to one of the most-renowned carnivals in the country, Carnevale di Viareggio, a spectacular series of parades and the perfect opportunity to indulge in some of the traditional carnival sweets! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 12, 2010
Epifania, epifania…
Epiphany is a religious holiday celebrated on January 6. In Italy, though, we also celebrate La Befana, an old woman, a witch-like character, who brings gifts to the good kids and coal and garlic to the naughty ones. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on January 4, 2010
10 good … about Tuscany
Inspired by the many top 10 lists I’ve seen over the last few days, I’ve decided to publish mine too! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 2, 2010
Bye bye 2009, welcome 2010!
What we did in 2009 and what we hope for in 2010! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on January 2, 2010
