Mojitos and fried seafood on the river Arno
09 Jun 2010
How I discovered that I should never take allergy pills before going to my new favourite spot in Pisa!
What it takes…
30 May 2010
…to build the vacation rental home you would like for your own holidays in Tuscany, especially when that property means so much more than that to you. Where we are with the renovations of our Casina di Rosa.
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!
A wonderful “Pasquetta”
06 Apr 2010
And the unusual encounters we had while taking a walk in the countryside of Tuscany.
A springy Good Friday
02 Apr 2010
The swallows are here, the trees are in bloom!
Pesce d’Aprile
01 Apr 2010
The possible origins of April Fool’s Day.
Memories of an Altar Girl
01 Apr 2010
Easter is a great time to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations, and a marvelous opportunity to discover local customs and old traditions.
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.
Slow Living Day in Tuscany
17 Mar 2010
Monday was Slow Living day, and we celebrated it by taking a really slow drive in the countryside!
Feeling at home
15 Mar 2010
I’ve been wondering for some time what makes one “feel at home”. Now I know what makes me feel at home in my home village.
