The Etruscans once lived here
24 May 2010
A second tomb was found near where we are by a group of local lovers of archaeology and the finds were presented yesterday at the Hotel Terme di Petriolo. A beautiful, very interesting event.
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!!!
My recipe for crostini toscani
03 May 2010
The second post in the series “Tuscan cuisine for lazy slackers”! This time dedicated to the recipe of the most popular antipasto!
Il Maggio
01 May 2010
An old tradition in Tuscany: canti del maggio, men singing for unmarried girls to wish them good luck in their search for love.
Liberation day in Italy
24 Apr 2010
April 25th is a holiday in Italy. We celebrate the liberation of the country from Fascism and Nazism. But it is also a day to celebrate democracy and civil rights and to condemn wars of all sorts.
10 things to do in Tuscany when it rains
11 Apr 2010
Nobody likes rainy days when we are on holiday. But Tuscany has much to offer even when the weather is… like today!
Olive trees and palms… the sacred and the profane!
29 Mar 2010
Olive tree pruning season in Tuscany generally falls around Palm Sunday, and it’s a big deal.
Feeling at home
15 Mar 2010
I’ve been wondering for some time what makes one “feel at home”. Now I know what makes me feel at home in my home village.
10 romantic Italian movies
14 Feb 2010
A perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s day!
Great St. Valentine’s Day activities in Tuscany
29 Jan 2010
Tuscany is the perfect destination for a very special Saint Valentine’s Day. A list of romantic things for all budgets.
