A weekend away in Orbetello

People are always surprised when I tell them I don’t travel around Italy every second[...]

The best of Monte Amiata

I haven’t chosen Monte Amiata randomly. As the weather cools, the Terme di Saturnia hot springs start[...]

From tree to table: Homegrown olive oil

Sometimes I’m blow away with just how much I’ve changed since moving to the Maremma.[...]

Festive at Manciano’s Christmas Village

It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged, but I’m back in the saddle to[...]

Easter recipes – Schiaccia di Pasqua

My parents-in-law used to own a bakery in Manciano. Every year around this time, they[...]

Insider’s guide to Grosseto and a Giveaway!!

Grosseto was my first taste of Southern Tuscany. My uncle and I had stopped to[...]

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Don’t miss: Top Secret Maremma

All over the world, cities are opening their most treasured buildings to the curious eyes[...]

The best of the Fiora Valley

I’m always getting emails from people who want to see all the Maremma, but don’t[...]

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Insider’s guide to Montemerano

One of the things I really wanted to do with my maremma tuscany, along with[...]

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Frittelle di riso recipe

  Easter is just around the corner and while there are plenty of traditions in[...]