A relaxing job…
A cold day in Pisa, a slow morning for the guardians of the Leaning Tower! Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on March 10, 2010
At Home in Tuscany
Feeling at home
I’ve been wondering for some time what makes one “feel at home”. Now I know what makes me feel at home in my home village. Read More 1 Comment
Written by gloria on March 15, 2010
Women’s Day in Italy
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so on the occasion I am giving this “virtual” mimosa flowers to my favourite women on the web (and in real life too!). Read More 15 Comments
Written by gloria on March 8, 2010
The Botanic Garden in Pisa
The oldest university botanic garden in the world and a peaceful place to hide from the crowds of Piazza dei Miracoli. Read More 2 Comments
Written by gloria on March 3, 2010
A spring day in Pisa… from an unusual angle
Looking at things with different eyes can be surprising and rewarding, especially on a spring-like day. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on March 3, 2010
Eco-Tuscany: Fresh milk from the cow to your table
The milk stores are back: milk is cheaper, tastier and good for the environment. Read More 3 Comments
Written by gloria on February 27, 2010
My 35th birthday in Pisa. Playing tourist in my own city.
The day I decided that the best way to celebrate my 35th birthday was to go out and take a vacation in my home city. Read More 8 Comments
Written by gloria on February 26, 2010
Nutella day when you’re on a diet…
Basically, if you are on a diet, you can pretty much forget about Nutella Day and go back to your sad veggies. But, all Nutella lovers know that it’s not that easy to get over the thought of that delicious, creamy spoonful of Nutella chocolate. Read More 6 Comments
Written by gloria on February 5, 2010
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
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
