“Via dell’Arte” with Gemma Detti in Manciano

Amid the endlessly beautiful countryside and unbelievably old towns, the Maremma has cultivated, little by...

Acquacotta recipe, a Maremman classic

It’s still snowing in the Maremma, as you can see from the picture above. In...

Surviving an unexpected Tuscan snowstorm!

On Wednesday morning, I woke up to the eager screams of “IT’S SNOWING” or “STA...

Five authentic Maremman restaurants for any budget

Finding an authentic Italian restaurant in Italy is hard. No, I’m not pulling your leg...

The Daniel Spoerri Sculpture Garden in Seggiano

Alright, so I’ve gone a little art mad in the Maremma recently. But it’s winter....

Art and artists in the Tuscan Maremma

I have spent the last week revisiting all the amazing local artists in the Maremma, and...

The Costa Concordia crash off Giglio Island, a local’s perspective

On January 13, the Costa Concordia cruise liner crashed just off Giglio Island in the...

Casa, dolce, casa

I was writing a guest post the other day about expat life, and it got...

4 (good) reasons to visit the Tuscan Maremma in winter

Whether you or I (the sun loving Australian) like to admit it or not, we...

Arriva La Befana! Events in the Tuscan Maremma

Everywhere in Italy, La Befana, the generous gift giving witch who competes for children’s affection...