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...

Recipe: Make Tortelli Maremmani

I have lived in the Tuscan Maremma now for more than five years and I’m...

A New Year’s Eve dip in Saturnia’s Hot Springs

There’s a tradition in the Tuscan Maremma. It sees the bravest and, I think, most...

New Year’s Eve in the Tuscan Maremma

Hopefully you’ve had an awesome Christmas in the Tuscan Maremma, courtesy of my fantastic top...

Tuscan Christmas Panforte recipe

This weekend, my entire house was filled with the cloying smell of freshly baked treats....

The Tuscan Maremma’s Best Christmas Markets

The silly season has arrived, and I, for one, am feverish with excitement! (So expect...