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Let the staycation begin!

25 Jul 2011

Spending some time in the countryside of Tuscany… in other words, our vacation at home!

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life 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

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Beautiful Winter Sun

20 Feb 2011

The pretty colours of the Tuscan countryside, the little discoveries, a pleasant walk…

Written by gloria and posted in Everyday life in Tuscany, Off-the-beaten-path Tuscany, Southern Tuscany, When to visit Tuscany

Off-the-beaten-path Pisa: Via San Martino

24 Mar 2010

My favourite street in the city: beautiful buildings, an imposing medieval church, excellent restaurants, popular pubs, very interesting locals, and several peculiar stores.

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

Off-the-beaten path Pisa: the Church of San Francesco

23 Mar 2010

It is not always true that the off-the-beaten-path attractions in a city are smaller or more modest buildings. The imposing Church of San Francesco is hardly included in self-guided tours of Pisa, let alone the guided tours. Yet it is one of the most beautiful churches in Tuscany, with a wealth of treasures to discover and enjoy.

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

Words matter: on “local travel” and other catchphrases

17 May 2009

Words matter. Going slow and local travel should not just be catchphrases. But could it be that going local is already a fashion rather than a well-considered travel choice? Can we expect to see more and more people look for local while expecting global?

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

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