Experiential Learning & Travelling (ITALIANO) : Si fa un gran parlare di “esperienze” in tutti i campi, dalla cucina all’apprendimento al turismo. Io per prima con Chiara’s Tuscany parlo sempre di “esperienze in Toscana” ma, ad onor del vero, ho iniziato ad usare questo termine ben prima che diventasse così di moda. Nella mia mente,…
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“Dare i numeri” in Florence
Dare i numeri in Florence – During the nineteenth century, Florence experienced sudden massive urban changes with a great increase in business activities, evolving from being simple carts or stalls with people working just outside family homes, to regular shops, the way we know today. The municipality decided therefore that a method was needed to…
The Plant in the Etruscan well
The Plant in the Etruscan Well – The power of Nature; Nature really never stops surprising us! It seems incredible but this past winter, Enrico and Alessandra, owners in Volterra of the vegetarian restaurant The Life Bistrot, watched in amazement a tiny little plant growing at the bottom of the Etruscan well (It: il pozzo)…
SANSEPOLCRO: A sensory experience (dual language)
(EN) SANSEPOLCRO: A sensory experience ( by Mari’ Regoli ) – It is a clear warm day, spring like you may say, perfect for a sensory experience. Chiara and I are driving towards Sansepolcro a small town close to Arezzo. Here at the beginning of the 15th century, Master Piero della Francesca, the great painter,…
CENCI- Word of the Week
CENCI- Word of the Week: February is that time of the year announcing the imminent arrival of Spring and the approaching end of the cold months…even though, very often we have to wait until half of March to really enjoy milder temperatures. But February in Italy is also closely related to Carnevale (actually, dates always…
Siena, Camporegio’s ghost :The mistery of the nun
👻👻 Siena , Camporegio’s ghost :The mistery of the nun ( By Marì Regoli- CB) Siena is well known for its ‘contrade’, parts of the city, that every year fight to win the ‘cencio‘: a painting given as reward to the winner of the Palio horse race . A detail: all of the seventeen ‘contrade’…
A cup of Tea from England to Tuscany
A cup of Tea from England to Tuscany: “A cup of tea is a cup of peace”…”You can’t buy happiness but you can buy tea, and that’s kind of the same thing” From my English life I brought with me many happy memories linked to the very British drink, together with a good amount of…
Le radiche di Renato and a Torre di Pisa made in Volterra
Le Radiche di Renato – Renato’s Briar Roots: I met Renato Casini while exploring Volterra during one of my Artisan Tours. His tiny shop ( Le Radiche di Renato) and showroom is in the centre of Volterra, surrounded by alabaster makers and souvenir shops. For many years, he worked as teacher and you immediately realize…
His Majesty The Basil – Sua Maestà il Basilico (dual language)
His Majesty The Basil- Sua Maestà il Basilico (by MR, AO, CH): The most Regal/Royal among the herbs…and maybe the most aromatic one as well! The name of this aromatic plant comes from the ancient Greek basilikon that means “Herb worthy of a king”. This plant has ancient origins, it was already renowned among Romans…
October on Elba Island: a detox holiday (part III)
Octber on Elba island: Finally, for the last part of my journey I moved to Marciana Marina driving through the amazing coast that takes you there all the way from Capoliveri. I wouldn’t know how to describe or explain the feeling of the Mistral or Libeccio on the skin, the strong winds through hair, the…