Thursday doors: gorgeous doors from Tuscany features a couple of gorgeous doors from Tuscany, Italy. I’ve visited Tuscany a number of times but I’m always delighted by the beauty of its architecture, art and the landscape. The first four doors are from a small, charming town of San Gimignano and the other four doors are… Read More Thursday doors: gorgeous doors from Tuscany
4 beautiful beginner hiking destinations in Italy Perhaps best known for its historic cities overflowing with art and architecture such as the capital, Rome, Italy is awash with enchanting countryside that provides the perfect contrast for a well-rounded trip. You don’t have to be a hiker to enjoy the most magnificent rural destinations: there are… Read More 4 beautiful beginner hiking destinations in Italy
Pienza is a tiny, Renaissance town in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, Tuscany. I visited Pienza a long time ago but I still remember its stunning architecture and delicious Pecorino cheese made from sheep’s milk. Pope Pius II designed Pienza in the 15th century as an ideal town. To this day Pienza’s historical center… Read More Postcard from Pienza, Tuscany
How I miss travel! And my old job in tourism industry. Oh, well, at least I’ve got a LOT of photos to remind myself of all the places that I’ve visited. This Thursday I’m sharing with you a couple of door photos from Italy, mainly from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. I love old… Read More Thursday doors: doors from Italy
This is one of those places that you’ll either love or hate. There’s no in-between. If you can disregard the tacky souvenir stalls and shady guys trying to sell you fake handbags or fake African souvenirs and focus just on the mind-blowing architecture of this place you’ll be fine. Otherwise you might go away feeling… Read More Should You visit the Field of Miracles in Pisa?
Easter eggs and Easter chocolate bunnies and spring and cakes and family gatherings are a part of my Easter memories. But I have also travelled during Easter weekend in the past years and have experienced slightly different Easter celebrations.I still fondly remember Easter I spent in England in April 2010. I had Easter lunch in one… Read More Easter at home or away?
I’ve been very lucky to have visited Tuscany many, many times. I’ve explored thoroughly Florence and Siena. I’ve walked around Lucca and marvelled at the Leaning Tower in Pisa. I’ve tasted the most delicious olive-oil and wine; ate a lot of excellent pizza and pasta dishes and had numerous ice-creams 🙂 I saw Tuscany’s countryside… Read More Bella Toscana
the Red Phone Box travels 