May 28, 2022Tuscany: What's blooming in May? It's hard to believe we're 3 months into the flowering season here in Tuscany, and after our February magnolias, March cherry trees, and...
Feb 27, 2022Florence: what's blooming in February? It's still cold outside with nighttime temps around freezing, but the days are getting warmer and the sun is bringing out the first...
Nov 27, 2021November in Florence: Fewer Tourists, Cheaper Prices, and a Gentle Sun Sure, the weather may be risky in November, but it's also a great time to visit the Tuscany. Most of the tourists have gone home, the...
Oct 6, 2021Autumn in Tuscany: Crisp days, Stormy nights Buongiorno! I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! I've been traveling a lot and actually had one TOUR (Greek Islands...
Mar 29, 2021The Dying Gaul & the Naked Warriors who Terrorized RomeOne of my favorite works of art is this powerful statue called "The Dying Gaul." It's in the Capitoline Museum in Rome and has a...
Mar 22, 2021Welcome, Primavera! Early spring hiking in the hills around Florence This weekend marked the start of spring but it's been springing for a while here in Tuscany. Sunday was also "International Day of...