Ben Colclough, founder Tourdust.com, reflects on his travels, including long periods spent on the road, an unsuccessful attempt to settle in Sydney and latterly a successful house swaps and asks, is it possible to reconcile the forces for change and home? Read More 4 Comments
Written by gloria on June 30, 2010
You can circle the globe searching for happiness, you can circle the globe searching for love, you can circle the globe searching for home—but ultimately you’ll only find those things by standing still a minute and searching inside. Read More 9 Comments
Written by gloria on June 17, 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
Tom Greenwood spent 1000 miles away from home for 3 months in a country where he and his wife didn’t speak the language at all, yet ended up feeling at home possibly more so than we had ever done before. What was it about this time they spent in Hungary that made it so special? Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on June 3, 2010
It’s one thing to move to a new country, and quite another to call that place home. But how do you give others a sense of home before you have one yourself? The answer lies in letting life happen, one small step at at time. Diana Strinati Baur of Baur Bed & Breakfast in Acqui Terme, Piemonte, tells a little bit about the emotion behind starting a B&B in a place she knew she could l Read More 23 Comments
Written by gloria on May 27, 2010
April 25th is a holiday in Italy. We celebrate the liberation of the country from Fascism and Nazism. But it is also a day to celebrate democracy and civil rights and to condemn wars of all sorts. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on April 24, 2010
The possible origins of April Fool’s Day. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on April 1, 2010
Easter is a great time to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations, and a marvelous opportunity to discover local customs and old traditions. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on April 1, 2010
Pisa celebrates New Year’s Day on March 25 with a parade and a sunbeam lighting a marble egg in the Cathedral at midday sharp. A fabulous event that commemorates an ancient tradition! Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on March 25, 2010
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
If Keith of Velvet Escape ever asks me to write something about a “velvet moment”, well, this will be my story! Read More
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides. Read More
Our friend Letizia, owner of the beautiful countryside home and cooking school Alla Madonna del Piatto, near Assisi, in Umbria, tells us how good fami Read More
When you are lucky enough to meet guests who truly appreciate what you have to give, it is a great feeling. And when the accommodation you offer is mu Read More
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