Tag: tours

Depression remedies are written on the Uffizi ceilings!

5 February 2020

Can you believe it? I discovered this on the Levant corridor of the Uffizi Gallery. Have you ever heard about this particular kind of paintings called ” Grottesques ” ? The name takes origin from Nerone’s Domus Aurea parietal paintings discovered  in Rome in 1480 and visited  by the most preminent artists of that time … More Depression remedies are written on the Uffizi ceilings!

Florence cultural tours with yummy stops in harvest time

6 September 2019

September it’s harvest time in Tuscany so in this period of the year we can find by bakery a special sweet focaccia made with grapes called : schiacciata con l’uva ; just simple ingredients but very very yummy : ideal for breakfast or as a cake for a tasty snack . This could be your … More Florence cultural tours with yummy stops in harvest time

“Wine windows” in Florence: one just re-open!

29 August 2019

Have you ever seen “buchette del vino” in Florence? Maybe yes but you didn’t know what they were… In English could be translated in : “wine windows”, for wine lovers since the XVII century when , due to some export restrictions the Florentine noble families decided to sell wine  produced in their countryside estates , … More “Wine windows” in Florence: one just re-open!

Pistoia : the longest hypogeous in Tuscany & Tibetan harmonia

28 November 2016

Yesterday I had the best experience of relaxation in a stunning original location : in the longest hypogeous path in Tuscany ,maestro Iuri Ricci  – a skilled musical therapist & musician – played for us  , a small group of people,   his beautiful  Tibetan bells . The sound was fantastic & the good vibrations … More Pistoia : the longest hypogeous in Tuscany & Tibetan harmonia

Pistoia, in Tuscany, it’s a hidden gem to be discovered with ….me!

27 January 2016

You know  I love my birthplace , Pistoia,  as I am writing about it since some years on my blog & posted many many photos on Instagram & Twitter of it. So now that has been just declared the Italy’s city of culture in 2017 I think you should follow my blog & have a … More Pistoia, in Tuscany, it’s a hidden gem to be discovered with ….me!

Pistoia : a travel consultant & a wedding planner who fullfills your dreams!

4 June 2015

http://www.isolalamente.com What can I say about this wonderful woman who is able to fullfill your wish   of getaways , both in Italy  & worldwide, with more than  30 years of experience in the travel industry as travel agent & certified tour operator , honeymoon planner & of course  a fantastic wedding planner? Just show … More Pistoia : a travel consultant & a wedding planner who fullfills your dreams!

Pistoia : hidden gem’s treasure in Tuscany 

29 March 2015

Pistoia city hall , Comunale palace ,An extraordinary open by FAI www.fondoambiente.it a sort of an Italian Heritage Trust that dedicates a springvweek end For special openings & guided Tours Of hidden places usually closed to public. Led by volounteers  of Art students from Pistoia’s high School & from The Architecture University of Florence  , dressed with … More Pistoia : hidden gem’s treasure in Tuscany