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Tuscany in September

23 Sep 2011

September is usually one of the most pleasant months of the year to be in Tuscany. It is a popula month for village festivals and weddings and it is the season of the grape harvest.

Written by gloria and posted in Tourism and Travel in Tuscany, When to visit Tuscany

Parking in Pisa and Siena

17 Sep 2011

A (hopefully) useful post about where to park in Pisa and Siena, and some info on how to avoid being fined in the ZTLs. And no… they are not a scam for tourists. You just need to do your homework before getting behind the wheel and pay some attention to road signs.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Interesting resources about Tuscany, Pisa, Southern Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

Useful tips for planning your next vacation in Tuscany

08 Aug 2011

A collection of useful posts for travelers planning on visiting Tuscany.

Written by gloria and posted in Interesting resources about Tuscany, Pisa, Southern Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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Holiday urgently needed

12 May 2011

Therefore we offer 2 full weeks at our Casina di Rosa in Tuscany at a reduced price. Read more!

Written by gloria and posted in Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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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.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Featured Posts, Food for thought, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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What to see in Southern Tuscany

04 Mar 2011

Tuscany is a varied region, with many different interesting areas, each with its specific character and features. Here is a very quick presentation of what travelers can see in the Siena and Grosseto provinces.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Interesting resources about Tuscany, Southern Tuscany, Things to do in Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

Walking in Pisa… and beyond.

04 May 2010

A few interesting links for those who wish to explore Pisa and the rest of Tuscany on foot.

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

Hidden gems and popular spots

21 Mar 2010

Over the last few days, I’ve had many interesting opportunities to think about the eternal struggle between what’s local and what’s global, interested promotion or objective commentary, etc. I have to thank Lara and Terence of the Gran Tourismo Project for this one.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Food for thought, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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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.

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Food for thought, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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.

Written by gloria and posted in Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany, Tourism and Travel in Tuscany

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