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ToscanaLab 2010 Unplugged

29 Jun 2010

What we liked and what we didn’t like. Just because I cannot keep my Mouth 2.0 shut.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Food for thought

Pisa awaits its Gioco del Ponte

24 Jun 2010

Every city has its special day on which the various neighbourhoods battle it out to be the best in town: well Pisans are especially competitive so they have two: Regatta of San Ranieri and Gioco del Ponte.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany

Pisa is getting ready…

16 Jun 2010

…for its most important festivals: La Luminara and San Ranieri. You can feel the city getting ready for the party. You can even smell it. You certainly should not miss this.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany

San Galgano Abbey and its warriors

13 Jun 2010

Good food in a nice setting, an interesting exhibition, a beautiful abbey in the Tuscan countryside and a monastery with a mysterious sword in the stone: the ingredients for a perfect Sunday afternoon near Siena!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Food and Drink in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Southern Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

I love Pisa in June

05 Jun 2010

The city celebrates Giugno Pisano with a series of events, including the special opening of some beautiful churches at night!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, When to visit Tuscany

The Etruscans once lived here

24 May 2010

A second tomb was found near where we are by a group of local lovers of archaeology and the finds were presented yesterday at the Hotel Terme di Petriolo. A beautiful, very interesting event.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Southern Tuscany

Village festivals in Tuscany (May 2010)

11 May 2010

A list of the food and drink related festivals in Tuscany in May 2010. Wine festivals, village festivals (sagre) and more!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Food and Drink in Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

Medieval Festivals in Tuscany

10 May 2010

A list of medieval festival taking place in Tuscany in May 2010. Dress up in medieval costumes and join in the celebrations!!!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Southern Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

Walking in Pisa… and beyond.

04 May 2010

A few interesting links for those who wish to explore Pisa and the rest of Tuscany on foot.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

Il Maggio

01 May 2010

An old tradition in Tuscany: canti del maggio, men singing for unmarried girls to wish them good luck in their search for love.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Italian Holidays, Southern Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany

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