Civitella in Musica – The Summer of Love
09 Jun 2009
Civitella Marittima presents Civitella in Musica: convivial dinners, good Montecucco wine and Shel Shapiro in a live concert.
June “Sagre” in Tuscany
06 Jun 2009
For those who never miss a chance to try inexpensive traditional food, drink good wine and dance in an Italian square with the locals, here is a list of the sagre in Tuscany in the month of June.
June festivals in Tuscany
05 Jun 2009
June is a month rich in festivals celebrating Tuscany glorious past. Many of the popular events, such as Calcio in Costume in FLorence, and the Historical Regatta in Pisa take place in this period.
Look around!
04 Jun 2009
I have just found about this amazing site. It’s called Arounder and it contains a selection of great 360° views of a lot of cities. Check the virtual tours of Florence and Pisa!
Opera Festival in Tuscany
03 Jun 2009
The Opera Festival, Tuscany lyrical festival, is a very interesting project which, since 2004, has been bringing opera and various genres of music to some of the most beautiful and evocative locations in Tuscany.
“Giugno Pisano”: the month of June in Pisa
31 May 2009
June is the best time of the year to visit Pisa, because all the major events are concentrated in this month. Luminara di San Ranieri is a must-see.
A Spring day in the Tuscan countryside
30 May 2009
Today we spent all day in the countryside and I couldn’t resist taking lots of photos. Do you know what an olive tree flower looks like?
Cherries, the taste of spring!
28 May 2009
Near Pisa there is a small town called Lari. Besides being a lovely place on a hilltop overlooking the Pisan hills facing Volterra, surmounted by a medieval castle, Castello dei Vicari di Lari, and housing some nice churches, Lari is home to one of the most delicious spring products: the so-called “ciliegie di Lari”, a local type of cherry.
A day at the beach in Tuscany… maybe on a cruise?
26 May 2009
Italians go to the beach. That’s what they do. Visitors to Tuscany should take a day trip to the beach. Here are some suggestions and ideas for a day on the coast, including day-cruises to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Hot and cold…life without a/c and heated floors
23 May 2009
One of the biggest differences between Italy and other (northern) European and north American countries is the attitude towards the temperature in the house. Here is a list of suggestions on how to “adjust” to the Italian climate like the locals do!
