Orvieto Underground and its Oil
The last stop of #aciascunoilsuofratoio in Umbria was Orvieto and its underground city, a real beauty. Orvieto and the underground The city of Orvieto is located on top of of a large butte of volcanic...
View ArticleThe Etruscan Treasure of Chianciano Terme
Thanks to the tour #termeinterredisiena organized by Terre di Siena, I discovered a real unconventional treasure: the Archaeological Museum of Chianciano Terme. The Etruscan Museum This museum has a...
View ArticleWeekend Events in Tuscany from December 14th to 16th
This is the last weekend before Christmas holidays and is going to be very busy. So, let’s have a look at the main events in Tuscany! Markets and Fairs On Saturday and Sunday in Florence there is the...
View ArticleSensory SPA in Chianciano Terme
If you’re looking for relax and wellness in Tuscany, you really should visit the Sensory SPA of Chianciano Terme in the province of Siena. I had the opportunity to take a relaxing tour thanks to...
View ArticleThe Abbey of San Salvatore
Thanks to #TermeinTerrediSiena I had the chance to visit another beautiful and unconventional place in the province of Siena, the beautiful Abbey of San Salvatore on Mount Amiata. The Abbey The Abbey...
View ArticleDiscover Bagno Vignoni
Valdorcia is not just Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano, but also the lovely Bagno Vignoni, that I visited thanks to #TermeinTerrediSiena. Bagno Vignoni The tiny village of Bagno Vignoni is one of...
View ArticleVisit the Chartreuse of Florence
One of my favorite place in Florence surroundings is the Chartreuse of Florence, where I used to visit the beautiful Christmas crèche during holidays and go to the mess every Sunday with my father. The...
View ArticleUnconventional Florence Walking Tours
Do you think you know Florence? Well I really think you should take a walk to discover the unconventional places in town with The Florentine. The walks Thanks to Friends of Florence and Advancing Women...
View ArticleDiscover Chianciano Terme
Last weekend I visited Chianciano Terme, a lovely town in between Valdorcia and Valdichiana. I was surprised from its charm and from its beautiful surroundings, since I’ve always associated it to...
View ArticleDiscover Monticchiello
Are you looking for a real unconventional place in Valdorcia? Well this is the place you’re looking for. It’s stunning! Monticchiello It’s a lovely hamlet dating back to 10th century. It’s located near...
View ArticleThe Tarot Garden, an unmissable place in Tuscany
Finally after a few years I went back to one of my favorite places in Tuscany: the Tarot Garden in Maremma near Capalbio. History This sculpture garden is really unique. Here you can admire the...
View ArticleMedieval Carnival in San Casciano Val Di Pesa
This Sunday, April 7th, in San Casciano Val di Pesa there is the Medieval Carnival re-enacting the Siege of Castruccio. The event San Casciano is strategically located between the valleys of Chianti...
View ArticleFairs, Festivals and Events in Tuscany in April and May
Spring has started, flowers are blooming and lots of events are coming in Tuscany. Are you ready? Florence and surroundings On Sunday April 14th there is the large Spring Market at Florence Stadium....
View Article#InvasioniDigitali in Tuscany
Maybe you’ve seen the hashtag #invasionidigitali around in the last weeks. Well, it’s a very beautiful project organized by Fabrizio Todisco, the Italian travel bloggers network #iofacciorete,...
View ArticleWine Town 2013. Win your Wine Card!
In two weeks time Florence will be the capital of wine, thanks for Wine Town 2013! Wine Town 2013 This year Wine Town 2013 will be in May from 16th to 17th in the most beautiful palazzos in Florence....
View ArticleSan Gimignano by Night
San Gimignano if waiting for you this May. Why? Every Friday night shops are open! San Gimignano by night Now that Spring is arrived and Summer is close by the city of San Gimignano organizes special...
View ArticleMedici Chapels and Commesso Fiorentino with Florencepass
Saturday I took a tour with Florencepass and discovered more of my beloved Florence, the Medici family and the commesso fiorentino. Thanks to the tour I visited the Medici Chapels and an original...
View ArticleUnconventional Italy: Discover Gargano
Last summer I had the occasion to visit Gargano, a stunning region in Puglia, Southern Italy thanks to GarganoEcoTour. I felt home, because of the colors, tastes and great people I met. I found lots of...
View ArticleDiscover Viareggio, the unexpected city
Well, I have to admit that I didn’t know much about Viareggio, except sticking to the idea of a seaside city for summer holidays. And I was really pleased to discover its hidden side thanks to...
View ArticleRose Barni: The Paradise of Roses
Last week I was in Pistoia for a special and really unconventional visit. I had a guided tour to Rose Barni, a really unique roses’ nursery. The roses The Barni family has been working with roses for...
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