Off-the-beaten-path Pisa: Le Piagge
21 Apr 2010
A great park just outside the center of the city, and a nice walk away from the crowds of the major sites. Also, home to the second leaning tower in the city!
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!
April flower-related events in Tuscany
10 Apr 2010
Festivals and fairs dedicated to flowers are organized throughout Tuscany. A perfect way to spend a sunny spring day outside.
April “Sagre” and festivals in Tuscany
07 Apr 2010
It’s that time of the year already! A list of interesting April fairs and festivals in Tuscany!
A wonderful “Pasquetta”
06 Apr 2010
And the unusual encounters we had while taking a walk in the countryside of Tuscany.
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.
Capodanno Pisano: New Year’s Day on March 25
25 Mar 2010
Pisa celebrates New Year’s Day on March 25 with a parade and a sunbeam lighting a marble egg in the Cathedral at midday sharp. A fabulous event that commemorates an ancient tradition!
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.
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.
Hidden gems and popular spots
21 Mar 2010
Over the last few days, I’ve had many interesting opportunities to think about the eternal struggle between what’s local and what’s global, interested promotion or objective commentary, etc. I have to thank Lara and Terence of the Gran Tourismo Project for this one.
