Pisa is changing
19 Nov 2010
16 years ago, when I moved to Pisa, the city was a sleepy place. Now it’s a lively, clean, well-organized city, with many interesting events happening every week.
Pretty Autumn Colors in Tuscany
17 Oct 2010
A few photos we took in the beautiful countryside.
5 things to do in Tuscany in the fall
23 Sep 2010
My favourite time of the year, perfect for discovering the best products of Tuscany.
A Spasso per Pisa: Guided Walks in the City
18 Sep 2010
A great idea to help visitors and local people to get to know better the city and to visit some sites which are normally closed to the public!
Casa Dolce Casa – Guest post by Simone
08 Sep 2010
Whether it’s something in the air, the hospitality, the food, or the way of life – Simone doesn’t know, but at least to her, Italy feels like home.
A homage to Pisa
31 Aug 2010
67 years ago, 953 people died under Allies’ bombs. To the people who think some areas of the city are shabby because there is a ruin of a building or an ugly building has replaced an older palace, well, I would like to say that those are the scars of the price Pisa paid for our freedom. They are your history too. Treat them with respect.
A wine tour in Maremma
23 Aug 2010
A visit to three wineries to discover some excellent Montecucco DOC wines and some great local wineries.
How Superstitious We Are!!!
18 Aug 2010
If you grow up in a village in the countryside of Tuscany, you are destined to handle mirrors and olive oil with care, but stepping on poo will never be a problem.
“Antichi Mestieri”: Old Trades in Tuscany
14 Aug 2010
Can you believe that in Tuscany there are still people making agricultural tools with hammer and anvil? Or people making a living by making poles for vineyards? Well, there are. 96 of them to be precise.
Velvet Encounters
26 Jul 2010
If Keith of Velvet Escape ever asks me to write something about a “velvet moment”, well, this will be my story!
