Those little acts of kindness and cross-cultural awareness…
29 Jun 2011
…which make all the difference in the relationship with your host when you travel.
10 “alternative” things to do in Tuscany
22 Jun 2011
Most travelers to Tuscany don’t venture outside the major landmarks.This region, though, has much to offer beyond the popular spots. If you are ready to venture off the beaten path and see more than what you find on guidebooks, you will go home with a completely different image of this amazing region.
To drive or not to drive in Tuscany? That is the question.
08 Jun 2011
It depends on where you want to go and the type of traveller you are. Here are some thoughts on this popular questions.
A new website at last!
04 Jun 2011
It feels great to finally have a website which we are not ashamed to show our friends and guests! But this is the life in the webmaster’s family: paying jobs must come first! Any feedback and suggestions for topics to include will be much appreciated, and if you spot any bugs or mistakes in your language, please let us know!
By popular demand, here’s my meringue recipe!
23 May 2011
After reading Giulia’s post on ginger meringues on her blog Juls’ Kitchen, I had to give it a second try and here is the result!
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!
The smell of the end of the school year
10 May 2011
It’s funny how memories and smells are interwoven. And the most fascinating thing is how they hit you all of a sudden and bring back things you hadn’t thought of in a long time.
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.
Because it’s not Florence everywhere… and because it’s home.
04 May 2011
My first post in the new series Italy Blogging Roundtable and my answer to the question “Why do you write about Italy?”
Those delicious Easter sweets…
26 Apr 2011
They taste like home and good things to come.
