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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …




