Those little acts of kindness and cross-cultural awareness…
29 Jun 2011
…which make all the difference in the relationship with your host when you travel.
Referendum: what the fuss is about.
06 Jun 2011
On June 12 and 13, Italy goes to the polls. People are called to express their opinion on keeping or abrogating 4 laws with a law-repealing referendum. They vote in favour or against the new nuclear power program, the law on legitimate impediment, and the liberalization and privatization of the management of the water network.
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.
Because it’s not Florence everywhere… and because it’s home.
04 May 2011
My first post in the new series Italy Blogging Roundtable and my answer to the question “Why do you write about Italy?”
A Prince, a Pope and Hope
30 Apr 2011
Why are billions of people following every single minute of the coverage of the Royal Wedding and of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II?
“Authentic travel” is about accepting things as they are
22 Apr 2011
Why authentic travel should not be a myth.
For Japan with Love
17 Mar 2011
For Japan With Love and the Bloggers’ Day of Silence (March 18) will help raise funds for disaster relief, emergency shelter and supplies via Shelterbox.
Jewish Pisa
27 Jan 2011
On Holocaust Memorial Day a thematic walk through a city that has always welcomed the Jewish community seems a good way to remember those who fell victims to human madness.
Things I’ve missed, things I’ll miss.
07 Jan 2011
The little things that make you feel at home in Canada and those which make you feel at home in Tuscany…
10 Reasons to Celebrate Thanksgiving
25 Nov 2010
…even if it’s not an Italian holiday, we all need to say “thank you” every once in a while!
