Women’s Day in Italy
08 Mar 2010
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, so on the occasion I am giving this “virtual” mimosa flowers to my favourite women on the web (and in real life too!).
Eco-Tuscany: Fresh milk from the cow to your table
27 Feb 2010
The milk stores are back: milk is cheaper, tastier and good for the environment.
Perché Sanremo è Sanremo
22 Feb 2010
Another Festival della Canzone Italiana has finished. Why didn’t the best song win? Who liked Antonella Clerici’s hosting style? Why people say they hate it and then million watch it? Well, it’s all in the slogan, and you need to be Italian to figure it out…
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.
The women who made Italy
02 Feb 2010
The many women who fought so that Italy could become the country that it is today.
A taste of better days to come!
22 Jan 2010
There are apparently insignificant events out there that have the power to slow things down and make us think. Like a small daisy in a winter garden.
10 good … about Tuscany
02 Jan 2010
Inspired by the many top 10 lists I’ve seen over the last few days, I’ve decided to publish mine too!
Bye bye 2009, welcome 2010!
02 Jan 2010
What we did in 2009 and what we hope for in 2010!
A reason to be proud…
30 Nov 2009
Tuscany was the first country to abolish death penalty and torture in 1786. Certainly a reason to be very proud.
Luxury travel and local communities
15 Jul 2009
Lately I’ve been thinking about the relationship between luxury tourism and the local communities. I believe in tourism as a way to improve the life of the locals, and I cringe at the idea of a place that has nothing or next to nothing to contribute to the local economy and environment. I’d love to hear other people’s opinions on this, as, I admit, I’m very confused.
