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expecting the unexpected

Expecting the unexpected

07 May 2011

There are many culturally-specific aspects of a destination which we are often unprepared to face. Here are 20 points discussing aspects of the Italian lifestyle which might puzzle the traveler, but which you are likely to have to deal with if you visit Tuscany or any other region of Italy.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Featured Posts, Food for thought, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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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.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

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What to see in Southern Tuscany

04 Mar 2011

Tuscany is a varied region, with many different interesting areas, each with its specific character and features. Here is a very quick presentation of what travelers can see in the Siena and Grosseto provinces.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Interesting resources about Tuscany, Southern Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

Where should we base ourselves in Tuscany?

23 Feb 2011

The first post in a new series about the different tourist areas in Tuscany. In an effort to avoid blatant self-promotion, a post which I hope will help some travelers to choose among the many things Tuscany has to offer. Of course, a bit of self-promotion is in order…!

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Pisa, Southern Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

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How to travel from Pisa to Florence…

21 Jan 2011

…or from Pisa airport to Pisa Central Train Station, or from the station to the Leaning Tower, or… have you considered using Pisa as a base?

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Featured Posts, Interesting resources about Tuscany, Pisa

I love aperitivo

22 Jun 2010

It’s inexpensive, it’s fun, it’s social. If you don’t know what going out for an aperitivo in Tuscany means these days, you are missing out on a really cool new habit.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Featured Posts, Food and Drink in Tuscany, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany

10 things to do in Tuscany when it rains

11 Apr 2010

Nobody likes rainy days when we are on holiday. But Tuscany has much to offer even when the weather is… like today!

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Things to do in Tuscany

Hidden gems and popular spots

21 Mar 2010

Over the last few days, I’ve had many interesting opportunities to think about the eternal struggle between what’s local and what’s global, interested promotion or objective commentary, etc. I have to thank Lara and Terence of the Gran Tourismo Project for this one.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Food for thought, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

10 romantic Italian movies

14 Feb 2010

A perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s day!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Featured Posts

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10 things I don’t like about Italian tourism promotion

06 Feb 2010

10 reasons why, in my opinion, a country that has so much is so bad in promoting it, with very few exceptions.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Food for thought, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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