So… there actually is lavender in Tuscany
08 Jul 2010
Some farmers are actually starting growing lavender in Tuscany and here are a few things I have discovered about it so far.
Lavender and Olive Groves
27 Jun 2010
The “Tuscan dream”. Are people’s expectations realistic?
Pisa awaits its Gioco del Ponte
24 Jun 2010
Every city has its special day on which the various neighbourhoods battle it out to be the best in town: well Pisans are especially competitive so they have two: Regatta of San Ranieri and Gioco del Ponte.
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.
Pisa is getting ready…
16 Jun 2010
…for its most important festivals: La Luminara and San Ranieri. You can feel the city getting ready for the party. You can even smell it. You certainly should not miss this.
San Galgano Abbey and its warriors
13 Jun 2010
Good food in a nice setting, an interesting exhibition, a beautiful abbey in the Tuscan countryside and a monastery with a mysterious sword in the stone: the ingredients for a perfect Sunday afternoon near Siena!
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!
I love Pisa in June
05 Jun 2010
The city celebrates Giugno Pisano with a series of events, including the special opening of some beautiful churches at night!
Village festivals in Tuscany (May 2010)
11 May 2010
A list of the food and drink related festivals in Tuscany in May 2010. Wine festivals, village festivals (sagre) and more!
Medieval Festivals in Tuscany
10 May 2010
A list of medieval festival taking place in Tuscany in May 2010. Dress up in medieval costumes and join in the celebrations!!!
