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Earthquake relief event in Assisi

Anne Robichaud has allowed me to share a recent event in Assisi to raise funds for the recent earthquake disaster relieve. http://www.annesitaly.com/ You can read the entire story and enjoy the many photos at http://www.annesitaly.com/blog/in-assisi-solidarity-is-music/ In Assisi, “Solidarity IS Music”…. …….….as the black T-shirts of the Florentine jazz musicians, Funk Off, proclaim. And on anContinue reading “Earthquake relief event in Assisi”

Cooking vegetarian in Puglia: a small glimpse of this fall event

Italian cooking is more enjoyable with a local wine. The cooking and wine school in Puglia, Italy offers a wide assortment of custom events that make a trip to Italy more than museums and monuments. But it is Ylenia Sambati who will be the reason you return to Puglia. A lifelong vegetarian,Continue reading “Cooking vegetarian in Puglia: a small glimpse of this fall event”

Certosa closing outside of Florence: 4 monks are being relocated.

Sad News! I just read about the closing on the monastery with only 4 monks outside of Florence. You may have read my post from the very interesting visit I made a year ago with a local expat and friend Sheila. I am very sorry to see the closure of this amazing complex. IfContinue reading “Certosa closing outside of Florence: 4 monks are being relocated.”

Italy: Closed for August

From the Archives August 15 is ‘marked on the calendar in red‘, I was informed by Olga Stinga one of my great sources in Sorrento, for Italian insight.1 Ferragosto on August 15th, is Assumption Day, a national holiday. A day when offices, factories, many stores and restaurants are closed it also is the beginning of the exodus from the cities andContinue reading “Italy: Closed for August”

Visit Puglia, Italy: Language and Cultural Experience

Puglia, Italy offers so much…………. Ylenia Sambati has created another unique adventure for her guests who explore the wonderful Salento area in Puglia. Why not combine exploring Italian culture while studying Italian on your next adventure. Your days will be filled with special events selected by perhaps the best travel expert in the Salento! Join us on October 23Continue reading “Visit Puglia, Italy: Language and Cultural Experience”

The Cook in Puglia cooking and wine school is offering a special week featuring regional and seasonal home-cooking for vegetarians, vegans and Italian food lovers. CULINARY TRIP FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS IN PUGLIA September 1 – 8, 2016 SEPTEMBER 1 – 8, 2016 Refresh your vegetarian and vegan cooking skills during a week-long vacation inContinue reading

Visit Puglia: Italian Cooking:Vegetarian and Vegan cooking event

Central Florence Hotel della Signoria

A surprise, finding a charming hotel in Florence Hotel della Signoria When traveling in Italy for two or three months I often change hotels within one city. Critics tell me this is a stupid idea. It can take time to change hotels but it is possible to cut hotel costs by up to 30% byContinue reading “Central Florence Hotel della Signoria”

Florence Sweet Smells. AquaFlor my new find

Photo from Santa Maria Novella web site One of the best known perfumery in Florence, Italy, Santa Maria Novella pharmacy, is a popular stop for visitors to Florence. Not far away, near the river Famacia Munsterman is anotherhistoric pharmacy. The Antica Mustermann offers hair and body care products and a wide assortment of custom scents. Just entering theContinue reading “Florence Sweet Smells. AquaFlor my new find”

Florence: a visit to the Duomo ‘repair shop for marble’

A new adventure in Florence after many visits Ciao Firenze office is close to the Duomo on Via Cavouar Slow travel in Italy during the off season allows you to walk the side streets, exploring small shops, churches and even museums with fewer visitors. Even the coffee bar is full of locals not tourists when youContinue reading “Florence: a visit to the Duomo ‘repair shop for marble’”