Tag Archives: Florence

Organic is cool all over Italy and even more so in Milan In the city of Expo, food is a hot trend right now. Though the Milanese are busy people, they are nonetheless Italian and eating is very important indeed. Especially healthy eating. Here are the best organic markets in Milan where you can buy […]

Hello, I am looking for a map or guide book on cycling from Firenze to Roma Thomas Heidenberger Washington, D.C. Inspired by Thomas’s message, we are ready to propose a new travel! Go from Florence to Rome with no other propelling force but our legs, no other means of transport but our bike. So wonderful, […]

Once upon a time Italians used to go to the…river banks. The few lucky Italians who could afford it used to go to the seaside resorts for a vacation during summer months. The other ones simply found their own sea at home: a countryside canal, a creek, a small alpine lake, the canals of the city […]

  Let’s go on with the twelve villas of the Medici : visiting 12 villas in a long week proves too much? Pick up your favorite ones and do not forget to have a glass of a Super Tuscan and even a slice of Pecorino Toscano Dop cheese: life is beautiful at the Medici villas […]

Easter week end getting closer and closer and you fancy something unusual and unconventional? You would love to have great food and great wine, visit some historical places but spend some time in the open air to feel the spring breeze? You’d love to go to the French Riviera but you are looking for something […]

Advent has come! This is the time of Christmas trees (strictly eco !), Nativity scenes and, last but not least, the time of the Christmas markets! In the north of Italy they are a tradition, but in many places in the south they are a recent discovery, a “fashion mood” to chase and ride! The […]