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Buona fine e miglior principio!

31 Dec 2011

That is how my grandfather used to wish us Happy New Year. It means “have a good end of the year and an even better beginning of the new year”. We hope 2012 brings our way many new interesting people and, hopefully, some old friends too!

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Everyday life in Tuscany

Pisa ZTL: Limited Traffic Zone

15 Oct 2011

All you need to know about limited traffic zones in Italy, and Pisa in particular, and on how to avoid fines.

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

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A rich calendar of events for the fall in Pisa

06 Oct 2011

I have just received a newsletter sent by the tourist council of Pisa and another one by the Mayor’s office and I am amazed at the amount and quality of the events organized in Pisa this fall.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Pisa

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

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Why I Love Tuttomondo, Keith Haring’s Mural in Pisa

13 Jul 2011

I am by no means an art expert, but I do like art. Choosing a work of art to talk about for the third post in the Italy Blogging Roundtable was not easy but I suddenly realized the choice was obvious.

Written by gloria and posted in Italy blogging roundtable, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Pisa, Things to see in Tuscany

La Luminara di San Ranieri in Pisa

16 Jun 2011

A fabulous festival which makes for the perfect excuse to visit Pisa.

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

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Giugno Pisano 2011

18 May 2011

The rich program of the June events in Pisa. Don’t miss the walking tours and the night openings of the city’s monuments!

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

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What to see in Northern Tuscany

15 Mar 2011

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

Written by gloria and posted in Featured Posts, Pisa, Things to do in Tuscany, Things to see in Tuscany

The spring brings many cool events to Pisa!

13 Mar 2011

There are some interesting things coming up. If you are considering whether to spend some time in Pisa in March or April, this will hopefully help you make up your mind (and book your flight!).

Written by gloria and posted in Events in Tuscany, Pisa

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My everyday life in Tuscany…

13 Feb 2011

A somewhat personal post after a couple of very very busy weeks.

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Feeling at Home, Pisa

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