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...

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...

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...

Top 3 Tuscan Maremman spa spots for any budget

As the weather gets cooler here in the Tuscan Maremma, I can’t think of anything...

Picking porcini mushrooms like Heston Blumenthal

I have a soft spot for British chef Heston Blumenthal. I’ll admit, I could never...