Everybody Loves Tuscany

Passeggiata in Siena Passeggiata is a leisurely walk that most Italian take part in each night.  Locals are out for an evening ritual stroll to socialize and catch up with friends.  The passeggiata takes place in the main roads during the early evening hours where people take in the beautiful scenery in the towns. Have […]

Dalai Lama visits Florence for Festival delle Religioni Dalai Lama was presented with the seal of piece during his recent visit for Festival delle Religioni.  The last time the Dalia Lama visited Florence was 18 years ago. Here is a video from his visit. Video from youtube   

Officina della Bistecca Where’s the beef?  Certainly you will find an abundance of it at Dario Cecchini’s restaurant, Officinia della Bistecca, located in Panzano in Chianti.  It is definitely a meat lover’s paradise for those with a hardy appetite.  Get ready to enjoy 5 courses of beef while being entertained by the staff and Dario […]

Health Boosting Staples of The Italian Diet Health boosting staples of the Italian diet are key to eating for longevity.  The Italian is a good prescription for health and a good way to satisfy yourself explains Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiac surgeon and author in California. Some typical Italian foods eaten on the program are […]

Free entrance to state museums in Florence Free entrance to state museums in Florence every first Sunday of the month!  Museums include the Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzi Pitti Complex which includes Boboli Gardens, the Bargello and many more. Moreover, free entrances to state museums are not limited to Florence.  In fact, free entrances to state museums […]

Volterra Prison Restaurant The Fortezza Medicia is a present day prison that offers a unique experience to both the inmates and the public.  A number of times per year, this high security prison also operates a restaurant on premises that is staffed by inmates serving the public. This rehabilitation designed program allows the inmate to […]

Church bell ringers Although most church bells in Italy are now automated with press button bell systems, the sound used to be made manually with rope pulling. Barga, a medieval town in the province of Lucca, revived the ancient tradition wherein the bells are rung by hand. Here’s a video showing the traditional method of […]

UNESCO Sites in Tuscany There are 7 UNESCO Sites in Tuscany and a total of 51 in Italy.  Additionally, to date, Italy holds the most world heritage sites.  These unique landmarks in Italy are positively breathtaking and were recognized by The United Nations due to special cultural or physical significance. Can you guess all 7 UNESCO […]

Ciao Ciao is a common greeting to say hello or goodbye which we all know.  However, this is a very informal greeting and is not appropriate in all situations.  This video explains when it is acceptable to use “ciao” and gives more appropriate substitutions to greet someone we don’t know well. Learn how to fit […]

Italian Etiquette Italian Etiquette – Going to an Italian family’s house for dinner in Italy? Imagine a scenario wherein you are invited to dinner by an Italian family who are not your very close friends, but a social situation, maybe you are invited as a guest as a friend of the host.  As within any […]