Pirates of the Maremma: The gory maritime history of Tuscany
09 May 2025
Long before Tuscany became known for vineyards and villas, its wild coastline was a land of pirates and watchtowers, legends and raids.
Can you trace your family tree?
03 Sep 2019
Born and raised in my home village, by parents who, like me, were born and bred here, by parents who like them were also born and bred here. I like to say that I have a pedigree.
Rural Tuscany, cowboys and comics
12 Aug 2017
Celebrating the first 100 years of Galep, the creator of Tex Willer
Sunsets in Tuscany are (almost) always romantic
28 Jul 2017
Day 4 of the photo challenge was about “light”. I just had the perfect photo.
Just a street in a village in Tuscany
25 Jul 2017
Day 1 of a 30 day photo challenge a friend has convinced me to join. Today the subject is my favourite street in my home village in Tuscany.
Daytrips in Tuscany like a local?
20 Jul 2017
Here are some suggestions for your holidays, if you want to take daytrips in Tuscany where locals would.
Natural remedies, herbs and health in Tuscany
15 Jun 2017
Memories of foraging in Tuscany as a young girl, and a few words to remember my father-in-law.
“Friendship” (or family?) in small communities
18 May 2017
Friendship in a small community is a bond that you are born into.
Foreigners in Tuscany
20 Apr 2017
If you are not born and bred Tuscan, you will always be a foreigner to us. But we will welcome you wholeheartedly anyway!
Last minute changes
18 Apr 2017
Come discover Tuscany at its best, at a very special price!
