Every journey involves possible pitfalls that can lead to awkward situations or unexpected expenses when things go really bad. It all starts when you cross the border. The motorway implies a ticket and its price depends on mileage. You have to pick up the ticket when you enter the motorway and show it when you […]
by Angelika Meisborn
On top of the hill of one of my favourite villages, in the middle of the wood, there is a secular oak; this incredible tree is one of a kind and a real miracle of nature. The Oak of the Witches or The Big Oak (as it is called by local people) is located in […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Tuscany is full of UNESCO sites and the historical centre of Siena is one of them. Indeed, the city is one of the most remarkable examples of gothic and medieval Italian architecture. Its main square is the universal symbol of the city. Piazza del campo commonly known as “Il campo” is unique thanks to its […]
by Angelika Meisborn
We did an experiment to bring a little piece of Tuscany into your houses, hoping that this summer you will be able to join us! I asked my grandmother to help me and we recorded a video while we were preparing (basically she was preparing) the famous “Pappa al Pomodoro”, one of the most traditional […]
by Angelika Meisborn
One of the most famous architectonic symbols is the Tower of Pisa. It attracts tourists from all over the world and we are sure that nobody has ever visited Tuscany without dropping in to see the incredible Leaning Tower situated in Piazza dei Miracoli. The Dome square represents the most important artistic and touristic centre […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Have you ever heard about Cecina? It is a Ligurian and Tuscan recipe. It is very loved in Tuscany and it is very easy to prepare! Cecina has got a different names depending on the city where it is prepared: in Livorno it is called Torta (cake) in Pisa it is called 5 e 5, […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Lucca is one of the destinations you cannot forget to add to your Tuscan- itinerary! This town is characterized by walls, narrow streets, squares and churches. Wandering through its streets you can enjoy the sound of history. One of the places you cannot miss is Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, have you ever heard something about it? It […]
by Angelika Meisborn Panoramic views are magical, aren’t they? Imagine the possibility to wonder undisturbed around a city, walking on an elevated passage and observing the city life with an external prospective. When the sight is the capital of renaissance, the plan is even more enchanting. If you think that the plan of walking on an elevated path […]
by Angelika Meisborn
«Centuries ago there lived… “A king!” my little readers will say all at once. No, children, you are mistaken. Once upon a time there was a piece of wood» (Carlo Collodi, “The Adventures of Pinocchio, chapter 1) I think everyone, even the little ones, might have guessed who we are talking about. Yes, you got […]
by Angelika Meisborn
Imagine a typical spring day: the morning sun that brightens the awakening of Florence and the soft wind blowing while you wonder through the typical narrow streets of the old town. Then you reach one of the main squares: Piazza del Duomo and you need to lift your gaze just a little bit to be […]
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