Wood, leather and flowers
18 Jan 2012
When I was a child, craftsmen’s shops (or “botteghe artigiane” as we call them in Italian) were very common. Now the “botteghe artigiane” are a rarity and a resource.
Buona fine e miglior principio!
31 Dec 2011
That is how my grandfather used to wish us Happy New Year. It means “have a good end of the year and an even better beginning of the new year”. We hope 2012 brings our way many new interesting people and, hopefully, some old friends too!
Pisa ZTL: Limited Traffic Zone
15 Oct 2011
All you need to know about limited traffic zones in Italy, and Pisa in particular, and on how to avoid fines.
A rich calendar of events for the fall in Pisa
06 Oct 2011
I have just received a newsletter sent by the tourist council of Pisa and another one by the Mayor’s office and I am amazed at the amount and quality of the events organized in Pisa this fall.
Parking in Pisa and Siena
17 Sep 2011
A (hopefully) useful post about where to park in Pisa and Siena, and some info on how to avoid being fined in the ZTLs. And no… they are not a scam for tourists. You just need to do your homework before getting behind the wheel and pay some attention to road signs.
Why I Love Tuttomondo, Keith Haring’s Mural in Pisa
13 Jul 2011
I am by no means an art expert, but I do like art. Choosing a work of art to talk about for the third post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable was not easy but I suddenly realized the choice was obvious.
La Luminara di San Ranieri in Pisa
16 Jun 2011
A fabulous festival which makes for the perfect excuse to visit Pisa.
Giugno Pisano 2011
18 May 2011
The rich program of the June events in Pisa. Don’t miss the walking tours and the night openings of the city’s monuments!
What to see in Northern Tuscany
15 Mar 2011
Tuscany is a varied region, with many different interesting areas, each with its own specific character and features. Here is a very quick presentation of what travelers can see in the provinces in the north of Tuscany.
The spring brings many cool events to Pisa!
13 Mar 2011
There are some interesting things coming up. If you are considering whether to spend some time in Pisa in March or April, this will hopefully help you make up your mind (and book your flight!).
