“Giugno Pisano”: the month of June in Pisa
31 May 2009
June is the best time of the year to visit Pisa, because all the major events are concentrated in this month. Luminara di San Ranieri is a must-see.
A Spring day in the Tuscan countryside
30 May 2009
Today we spent all day in the countryside and I couldn’t resist taking lots of photos. Do you know what an olive tree flower looks like?
Cherries, the taste of spring!
28 May 2009
Near Pisa there is a small town called Lari. Besides being a lovely place on a hilltop overlooking the Pisan hills facing Volterra, surmounted by a medieval castle, Castello dei Vicari di Lari, and housing some nice churches, Lari is home to one of the most delicious spring products: the so-called “ciliegie di Lari”, a local type of cherry.
A day at the beach in Tuscany… maybe on a cruise?
26 May 2009
Italians go to the beach. That’s what they do. Visitors to Tuscany should take a day trip to the beach. Here are some suggestions and ideas for a day on the coast, including day-cruises to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.
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?
Tastes of Tuscany
07 May 2009
May is a great month for food and wine lovers. With Springs come many good seasonal products celebrated in a number of festivals and exhibitions throughout Tuscany.
May music events in Tuscany
07 May 2009
Some interesting music events in Tuscany in May 2009.
Ode alle nespole!
05 May 2009
There is one particular type of fruit that marks the passage from the winter to the summer… in my very personal world at least. I am talking about “nespole”. Sometimes I am amazed at how much simple things, often tastes and smells, are associated with the various moments of our lives.
Medieval festivals in Tuscany
04 May 2009
I have spent the last few days gathering information for our guests, so that we can leave them a list of things to do while they are here. I have come across an incredible number of medieval festivals that take place in May, so if you are a fan of this type of event here […]
Surprising Pisa!
04 May 2009
Pisa is much more than the Leaning Tower. A walk in Via San Martino is a good way to find out what the city has to offer. incredible renaissance buildings, small alleys with medieval arches and architectural features, small squares with great restaurants and bars. And there are two amazing churches, the Templar church of San Sepolcro and the huge church of San Martino.
