Ghostly stories for a Tuscan Halloween…
31 Oct 2010
Apparently Pisa is a haunted city… here are some spooky place to visit.
Pretty Autumn Colors in Tuscany
17 Oct 2010
A few photos we took in the beautiful countryside.
A lucky day in the life of a vacation rental owner
12 Oct 2010
On days like this we remember why we like being vacation rental owners!
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.
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!
It’s all about making friends
17 Jul 2010
When you are lucky enough to meet guests who truly appreciate what you have to give, it is a great feeling. And when the accommodation you offer is much more than just a vacation rental, then it’s all about making friends.
A summer day in the Maremma
27 Jun 2010
Just the usual amazing day in this beautiful corner of Tuscany!
I love aperitivo
22 Jun 2010
It’s inexpensive, it’s fun, it’s social. If you don’t know what going out for an aperitivo in Tuscany means these days, you are missing out on a really cool new habit.
