New and exciting places have emerged and are becoming noted for their growth and cultivation of tea. Picking up in popularity is tea and iced tea in a country that is known for its coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccinos. In a sleepy little town called St. Andrea di Compito, located Read more…
I have thought of two more very important reasons why you should not pass up the opportunity to stay at the magnificent Villa al Boschiglia! Believe me, I know from experience as I have stayed there myself! #11 Communication, Communication, Communication! The villa is equipped with an Apple computer. There Read more…
In the current world of funding cuts, and political squabbles seemingly affecting every theatre in Italy, Lucca’s included, it may be a good time for a moment of reflection. For almost 200 years, the Teatro del Giglio in Lucca has been at the centre of the city’s artistic, musical and Read more…
One of the many legends heard in Garfagnana regards the origin of the hole in the mountain. Legend has it that it was caused during a tremendous clash between San Pellegrino and the Devil himself. The Devil, tired of seeing the saint prey and sing all day, sought to tempt Read more…
In the second half of the 16th century, the Pucci family commissioned the celebrated Tuscan mannerist architect and sculptor, Bartolommeo Ammanatti (1511-1592) to create their magnificent palace. During the centuries, the Palazzo Pucci has been restored several times, but its central body still preserves the splendid architectural savoir faire of Read more…