Agriturismo: Wining & Dining In The Tuscan Countryside.
That time I almost died from sheer gluttony and bliss during an authentic meal in the Tuscan countryside. Read the rest of this gem…
Home Away From Home: My Little Florence Apartment.
The plaster of the walls was cracked, and the stairs, though cement, felt ancient beneath my boots. I’d managed to find the switch for the stairwell’s light and crept hastily past the door at the bottom, which was now slightly ajar to reveal the nighttime blackness of the building’s crumbling bowels. Had that been open when I left? Read the rest of this gem…
A White-Knuckled Vespa Tour Of Chianti In Tuscany.
Hang on tight! This is what it’s really like to explore Tuscany via Vespa. Read the rest of this gem…
A Lust Letter To Siena.
Carissima Siena,
Should I call you dearest, do you think, when our time together was so tumultuous and brief?
Like a couple of teenagers, we were — you exasperated at my poor skills of communication, and me laughing at your sometimes brazen sense of style. Read the rest of this gem…
Boutique Hotel Spotlight: Aia Mattonata – Siena, Italy
“That olive tree is over 200 years old,” Elisabetta smiled proudly at Mario, urging him to tell the story.
Eyes shining with reminiscence, it was at that moment when stoic, business-like Mario Olivo loosened his metaphorical tie. Formality melted from his features and his body visibly relaxed. Read the rest of this gem…
How To Tour Tuscany & Meet Italy’s Oldest Living Playboy.
An amazing day trip through Tuscany results in 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, meeting Italy’s oldest living playboy, and a healthy dose of Gemütlichkeit. Read the rest of this gem…
Boutique Hotel Spotlight: Hotel Santa Caterina.
A review of the lovely Hotel Santa Caterina and the most embarrassing moment I’ve ever experienced with a bellhop. Read the rest of this gem…