Destructive Elements – Italian churches damaged by earth, water, air and fire
February 8, 2012 – 7:30 am | View Comments

This month’s Italy Blogging Roundtable topic is elements. Although we could talk about just one element, I opted for the challenge of all four. And while I could write about nice warm fire or beautiful …

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A year of posts – arttrav looks back at 2009
December 31, 2009 – 8:16 pm | View Comments
A year of posts – arttrav looks back at 2009

A look back at 2009 through arttrav – how the most significant moments in my year turned into posts.
We started off 2009 with a guided visit of Lucca in early January by new friends Fabio …

New art, literature, history bookstore in Florence
December 21, 2009 – 5:01 pm | View Comments
New art, literature, history bookstore in Florence

I noticed with growing anticipation last week that a NEW ART BOOKSTORE was opening on via dei Servi (no. 52/54r). Libreria de’Servi is big, modern, and specialized in… art, literature, and history books!! I went …

Oblate Library: open till midnight, has bar, wifi, and special exhibit!
December 15, 2009 – 3:21 pm | View Comments
Oblate Library: open till midnight, has bar, wifi, and special exhibit!

The Biblioteca delle Oblate has it ALL this December! This recently restored public space was already a great place to hang out and study, meet friends or colleagues, and eat lunch or snack. Now, this …

ARTour: the best of Tuscan artisans itinerary in Florence
December 5, 2009 – 10:00 am | View Comments
ARTour: the best of Tuscan artisans itinerary in Florence

The initiative called ARTour is an opportunity to see (and purchase, if you wish) unique handcrafted objects by Tuscan artisans.
I am going to the opening on December 9th and you are welcome to come; the …

Traditional English Christmas dinner in Florence (Dec 13 2009)
December 2, 2009 – 9:05 am | View Comments
Traditional English Christmas dinner in Florence (Dec 13 2009)

Traditional Christmas Roast and Fundraiser for Groups
December 13, 2009

The Phantom Christmas
Starter: Welcome of mulled wine, cheese straws, blue cheese & walnut paté with port jelly
Main: Roast stuffed goose with prunes & cognac served with roast …

Invito conferenza sul turismo 30 Nov 2009
November 23, 2009 – 2:11 pm | View Comments
Invito conferenza sul turismo 30 Nov 2009

This invitation is to a conference in Italian, at which I will be speaking. It’s for the Tuscany/USA womens’ professional networking association and will be of interest to those operating in the tourism sector or …

Thanksgiving dinner in Florence
November 16, 2009 – 9:00 am | View Comments
Thanksgiving dinner in Florence

A special invite from the Tuscan-American Association, FlorenceIN, and Friends of the American community. As this is a FUNDRAISER, please mention which of these groups you belong to and we’ll donate 10% to them!
Traditional Thanksgiving …

Buy Tourism Online nominates arttrav for “best touristic blog” prize
November 9, 2009 – 9:00 am | View Comments
Buy Tourism Online nominates arttrav for “best touristic blog” prize

Arttrav has been nominated by the BTO for the “best touristic blog” prize!! Please take 30 seconds to vote here (no registration required). Click the red “vota il blog” text, then select arttrav from the list …

Degustando Caruso: dinner and music Nov 15/09
November 6, 2009 – 8:00 am | View Comments
Degustando Caruso: dinner and music Nov 15/09

 De Gustibus is pleased to present a special event and the first in a new series of collaborations with Villa Caruso Bellosguardo, an amazing historic home not far from Lastra a Signa.
You’re invited to dinner …

Invitation to book presentation of “Invisible Women”
October 30, 2009 – 7:26 am | View Comments
Invitation to book presentation of “Invisible Women”

The Florentine Press and author Jane Fortune invite you to the official presentation of Invisible Women at the Biblioteca degli Uffizi
Invisible Women: Forgotten Artists of Florence
November 6 Biblioteca degli Uffizi 5pm
You can RSVP via the …

A British Sunday Lunch (in Italy) with Chef Paula Carrier
October 23, 2009 – 10:50 am | View Comments
A British Sunday Lunch (in Italy) with Chef Paula Carrier

Here’s an announcement for a novel Sunday lunch in Italy – in case you’re sick of pasta!
“I’m tired of hearing people say that English food is rubbish so I’ve decided to do something about it …

Collaborators wanted!
October 20, 2009 – 8:28 am | View Comments
Collaborators wanted!

Calling all fellow bloggers and would-be writers; passionate travelers in Italy… Arrtrav needs your help. For free. Still reading? Okay here’s the scoop. Until now I’ve been the only writer on this site, other than …

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