Living in Italy: Sweet Traditions and the Magic of Local Carnivals
When Pancakes Meet Castagnole By the time Shrove Tuesday — or Martedì Grasso — arrives, I always breathe a quiet sigh of relief. It feels like the turning point of winter, when the promise of spring finally starts to appear on the horizon. In England, Shrove Tuesday is all about pancakes, traditionally served simply with lemon and […]
Autumn in Tuscany and Umbria – The Joy of Seasonal Eating and Celebrations
Rediscovering the Rhythm of the Seasons When I first moved to Italy, I had honestly lost touch with the rhythm of seasonal eating. I remember searching for broccoli in the supermarket one summer and my mother-in-law looking puzzled and saying: “You won’t find it—it’s not in season.” In London, every vegetable was available year-round—though often flavourless. […]
Discovering Badia Tedalda: Tuscany’s tucked away haven in the Apennines
Cradled by the hillside woodland where Tuscany meets Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche, Badia Tedalda is a place most travellers have never heard of — and that’s exactly what makes it so special. With its winding stone alleys, centuries-old churches, and endless forest trails, this quiet corner of the Apennines offers something few places can deep rest. When […]
Driving Adventures/Fails in Tuscany
I am not an overly curious person, nor am I the bravest of drivers. Put those two traits together, and you get someone who, when behind the wheel, sticks religiously to the roads they know. It’s a strategy that has served me well for the most part, though not without a few memorable misadventures. In […]
Introducing Sansepolcro – the birthplace of Piero della Francesca
Buying a House in Italy – Tips from a Licensed Real Estate Agency
Discover Anghiari, Tuscany – Italy’s Best Kept Secret
Wo man in der Toskana günstig einkaufen kann - Caprese Michelangelo stellt sich vor
Ein Anfängerleitfaden für Superboni
Wir wurden von vielen Kunden nach den verschiedenen Boni gefragt, die es derzeit in Italien gibt, und dachten, es wäre nützlich, dies anzusprechen. Glücklicherweise konnten wir als Immobilienbüro, das der FIAIP, der führenden Organisation für Immobilien im Land, angeschlossen ist, auf Schulungen und Informationen zu diesem Thema zugreifen und [...]