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Winter retreats in Tuscany
As you know, we run two vacation rentals in Tuscany. One is in my home village, Casina di Rosa (near Siena and the Maremma), and one in Pisa, Behind the Tower. In fact, Casina di Rosa was my...
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Last minute changes
This year seems to be a bit of a crazy year for rentals. We have had several reservations made way back and cancelled at the very last minute, and lots of last minute bookings too. Clearly something is...
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Foreigners in Tuscany
When you think about Tuscany, you think about world’s heritage, really. I think most people see it as a destination and not as somebody’s home. I have already written about this in the past (check this...
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“Friendship” (or family?) in small communities
I was born and raised in a small village. Civitella Marittima is home to 350 people more or less. When you grow up in a small place like this, the kids who live there are your friends. I didn’t...
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Natural remedies, herbs and health in Tuscany
When I was a child, my great-grandmother used to take me out for walks in the village park. I have these memories of her showing me the plants you could use to stay healthy. I remember the warm summer...
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Daytrips in Tuscany like a local?
Have you already been to Tuscany? Do you think that you have seen it all? Do you think that a holiday in Tuscany means just art, art, art? Or rolling hills and cypress trees? Well, if you give (our...
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Just a street in a village in Tuscany
A friend of mine has invited me to participate in a 30 day photo challenge. I am pretty certain I won’t be able to keep up but, I will give it a try! So day 1 should be about “a street“. And I had...
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Lunch in Tuscany? Try prosciutto e melone
Today it’s day 3 of the 31 day photo challenge and it’s about “lunch“. I couldn’t think of anything that says “summer” more than prosciutto e melone. It is one of the most typical Italian summer...
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Sunsets in Tuscany are (almost) always romantic
Day 4 of the 31 day photo challenge is dedicated to “light”. This time I had the perfect photo. I love taking pictures of the sunset when I am at my parents’ place in the countryside. The countryside...
View ArticleRural Tuscany, cowboys and comics
You might wonder what the connection between rural Tuscany, cowboys and comics is. Well, first of all we have a long-standing tradition of butteri, our very own form of cowboys. And you might have...
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