Mojitos and fried seafood on the river Arno
09 Jun 2010
How I discovered that I should never take allergy pills before going to my new favourite spot in Pisa!
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.
The Basilica of San Piero a Grado and the Coast
09 May 2010
A lovely day trip from Pisa and some suggestions for restaurants and bars to try.
“Minor” museums in Pisa
05 May 2010
There are many interesting museums and galleries in Pisa which are outside the major tourist path. Art Wednesday is the perfect excuse to talk about them!
Off-the-beaten-path Pisa: Le Piagge
21 Apr 2010
A great park just outside the center of the city, and a nice walk away from the crowds of the major sites. Also, home to the second leaning tower in the city!
Off-the-beaten-path Pisa: Via San Martino
24 Mar 2010
My favourite street in the city: beautiful buildings, an imposing medieval church, excellent restaurants, popular pubs, very interesting locals, and several peculiar stores.
Off-the-beaten path Pisa: the Church of San Francesco
23 Mar 2010
It is not always true that the off-the-beaten-path attractions in a city are smaller or more modest buildings. The imposing Church of San Francesco is hardly included in self-guided tours of Pisa, let alone the guided tours. Yet it is one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany, with a wealth of treasures to discover and enjoy.
Slow Living Day in Tuscany
17 Mar 2010
Monday was Slow Living day, and we celebrated it by taking a really slow drive in the countryside!
The Botanic Garden in Pisa
03 Mar 2010
The oldest university botanic garden in the world and a peaceful place to hide from the crowds of Piazza dei Miracoli.
Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: Piazza San Silvestro in Pisa
31 Jan 2010
Located outside the major tourist routes in the city, Piazza San Silvestro has an ancient and glorious history. It contains a beautiful church and a former convent, now housing one of the most modern and advanced laboratories for nanotechnology research.
