April “Sagre” and festivals in Tuscany
07 Apr 2010
It’s that time of the year already! A list of interesting April fairs and festivals in Tuscany!
A wonderful “Pasquetta”
06 Apr 2010
And the unusual encounters we had while taking a walk in the countryside of Tuscany.
A springy Good Friday
02 Apr 2010
The swallows are here, the trees are in bloom!
Pesce d’Aprile
01 Apr 2010
The possible origins of April Fool’s Day.
Memories of an Altar Girl
01 Apr 2010
Easter is a great time to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations, and a marvelous opportunity to discover local customs and old traditions.
Olive trees and palms… the sacred and the profane!
29 Mar 2010
Olive tree pruning season in Tuscany generally falls around Palm Sunday, and it’s a big deal.
Minestra di Pasta e Fagioli
27 Mar 2010
The politically incorrect guide to Italian cuisine… for bad housewives and lazy slackers like me.
Capodanno Pisano: New Year’s Day on March 25
25 Mar 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!
Off-the-beaten-path Pisa: Via San Martino
24 Mar 2010
My favourite street in the city: beautiful buildings, an imposing medieval church, excellent restaurants, popular pubs, very interesting locals, and several peculiar stores.
Off-the-beaten path Pisa: the Church of San Francesco
23 Mar 2010
It is not always true that the off-the-beaten-path attractions in a city are smaller or more modest buildings. The imposing Church of San Francesco is hardly included in self-guided tours of Pisa, let alone the guided tours. Yet it is one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany, with a wealth of treasures to discover and enjoy.
