Writing historical fiction: a conversation with Laura Morelli
Laura Morelli has recently published The Giant, a book that, ostensibly, tells the tale of the creation of Michelangelo’s David.
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Alexandra Korey aka ArtTrav is a Florence-based art historian and arts marketing consultant.
Roccafiore Resort: when the Winery Becomes a Garden
I can imagine that the Garden of Eden might have looked something like this. Sunshine illuminating rich green carpets, abundant
Online Concerts from Italy Worth Seeing this Summer
As the world has moved so suddenly to online solutions for so many of the activities we enjoy, theatres, actors
Long Term Stay in Florence: how to find everything you need
Moving to Florence, Italy is part of lots of peoples’ dreams. Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who gets
Summer 2020 in Tuscany: wine tourism and agrotourism ideas and events
The thing I missed the most during the long covid lockdown here in Italy was the great outdoors. Vast expanses
Nine Dreamy Villas in Umbria for a Safe Summer Holiday
Summer 2020 is going to be, let’s say, “unique” for everyone. As soon as the first rumours of “being let
Living and Traveling with Ulcerative Colitis in Italy: my Personal Story
Just over a year ago, in April 2019, after many months of uncomfortable symptoms, excruciating pain and scary weight loss,
Florentines Reclaiming Florence
For some 50 days, Florence was sleeping, and she was having bad dreams. Streets designed to play host to thousands
The Second Oldest Printed View of Florence
The Uffizi Galleries has announced an exceptional acquisition: the 1557 view of Florence printed by Hieronymus Cock. This is the
Always Italy: Armchair Traveling While the World is on Hold
“Travel is always a leap of faith into new worlds: 20 of them in Italy.” While we can’t travel,
Coronavirus Lockdown Food Shopping Tips
We’re coming to the end of the first week of total lockdown in Italy, since the government passed the “Io
Raphael: the 500th Anniversary Exhibition in Rome
Only in Rome, and only on a centennial celebration such as this, the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael,
Tomás Saraceno at Palazzo Strozzi: Art, Sustainability and Wine
Tomás Saraceno, the Argentinian installation artist, architect and thinker (b. 1973) wants us to re-calibrate our relationship with nature. At
A Florence Staycation Itinerary within View of the Duomo
The last time I slept within Florence’s historic city walls, it was the summer of 1997. I was sharing a
Livorno: what to do in this welcoming port city
I thought I knew every corner of Tuscany – after 20 years here, I’m only missing the Lunigiana. But somehow
5 Renaissance exhibitions in Italy worth traveling for in 2020
As per tradition, I start the year looking for the best upcoming temporary exhibitions in Florence, Tuscany, and all of
A Local, Italian Sustainable Christmas Gift Guide
This past year at work I’ve been involved in a project called TCBL, a collaborative, EU funded project to increase
Pietro Aretino: Not Just Pornographic Poetry
I admit that the name Pietro Aretino is one I know mostly because he is the author of I Modi,
City Museums in Florence (and a Card for Residents)
This fall, Florence’s city museums announced the availability of a 10 euro “Card del Fiorentino” that gives residents access to
Cinque Terre Locals Offer Sustainable Travel Tips
Should I go to the Cinque Terre? Is the Cinque Terre too crowded? I recently visited to get the lowdown