Velvet Encounters
26 Jul 2010
If Keith of Velvet Escape ever asks me to write something about a “velvet moment”, well, this will be my story!
Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany: A Slow Drive in Tuscany
25 Jul 2010
An itinerary for a scenic drive in the inland areas of the Maremma, perfect also for walks, bike tours and horseback rides.
Feeling at Home – Guest post by Letizia
20 Jul 2010
Our friend Letizia, owner of the beautiful countryside home and cooking school Alla Madonna del Piatto, near Assisi, in Umbria, tells us how good family food makes home feel like home, even when she’s traveling around the world with her lovely family.
It’s all about making friends
17 Jul 2010
When you are lucky enough to meet guests who truly appreciate what you have to give, it is a great feeling. And when the accommodation you offer is much more than just a vacation rental, then it’s all about making friends.
The Egyptians in Pisa
14 Jul 2010
My visit to the beautiful exhibition at Palazzo Blu dedicated to Rosellini’s expedition to Egypt.
Feeling at Home – Guest Post by Keith Jenkins
08 Jul 2010
Imagine stepping off a plane, in a place you’ve never visited before, and feeling like it was a homecoming. Keith Jenkins from Velvet Escape tells a story about an experience of feeling right at home in a strange place.
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.
10 reasons to celebrate 4th of July if you are not American
04 Jul 2010
Everybody knows Italians like to eat, drink and be merry. Here is how I am going to justify taking this day off!
Soul-searching 2.0
03 Jul 2010
A post for both our colleagues and guests. We try to see how we apply (or should apply) the 5 points of the Internet Better Tourism Manifesto to our “inn-keepers’ practice” trying to take a stock on our work up to now. Ideas and suggestions are more than welcome.
Feeling at Home – Guest Post by Ben Colclough
30 Jun 2010
Ben Colclough, founder Tourdust.com, reflects on his travels, including long periods spent on the road, an unsuccessful attempt to settle in Sydney and latterly a successful house swaps and asks, is it possible to reconcile the forces for change and home?
