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The Svizzera Pesciatina and its 10 Castella

There is a little oasis in Tuscany that is hardly known. An area where time has stood still. Where you can see the authentic Tuscany on every corner, far from the tourist crowds. Few of them know it as the “Valleriana” valley, but most as “Svizzera Pesciatina” (Pescia Switzerland). This last name is relatively new, because […]

by Angelika Meisborn
23 March 2021
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Della Nina Leather

What is craftsmanship? Who is the craftsman? It’s a passion, an art that requires a lot of willpower and love, because working the craftsman gives you a piece of himself! Leather goods are one of the excellences of Tuscan craftsmanship. To become an excellence, it must be rooted for a long time in history. This […]

by Angelika Meisborn
18 February 2021
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Uzzano Castello

Uzzano Castello is an idyllic place. Time has stood still here.Uzzano was not discovered by tourism and therefore it’s the mirror of authentic Tuscany. That’s why I love to walk around here, to lose myself in the small authentic streets and to enjoy the breathtaking panorama. The history of Uzzano is very old and long. […]

by Angelika Meisborn
19 January 2021
accomodations, Activ holidays, Holiday, holiday with children, Holiday with pet, Italian life, towns, visit Tuscany

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Taste, smell, tradition, family and health combined in a single product: extra virgin olive oil! As Angelica wrote in a blog a few years ago, it isn’t difficult to see nets and families do harvest in olive groves in October/November, so that they can bring the new oil from their own production to the table. […]

Metato

One of the symbols of autumn on the Tuscan Apennine is certainly the chestnut tree and the harvest of its fruits. Walking through the chestnut groves you may find small buildings called “Metato”, or ruins of it. What is a Metato?! A Metato is a small stone house that can only be found in the […]

Italy for Beginners

Every journey involves possible pitfalls that can lead to awkward situations or unexpected expenses when things go really bad. It all starts when you cross the border. The motorway implies a ticket and its price depends on mileage. You have to pick up the ticket when you enter the motorway and show it when you […]

by Angelika Meisborn
12 June 2020
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Fun Facts about Tuscany – Quercia delle Streghe

On top of the hill of one of my favourite villages, in the middle of the wood, there is a secular oak; this incredible tree is one of a kind and a real miracle of nature. The Oak of the Witches or The Big Oak (as it is called by local people) is located in […]

by Angelika Meisborn
6 June 2020
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Fun Facts about Tuscany – Piazza del Campo, Siena

Tuscany is full of UNESCO sites and the historical centre of Siena is one of them. Indeed, the city is one of the most remarkable examples of gothic and medieval Italian architecture. Its main square is the universal symbol of the city. Piazza del campo commonly known as “Il campo” is unique thanks to its […]

by Angelika Meisborn
29 May 2020
Fun facts about Tuscany, Holiday, towns, visit Tuscany

Pappa al Pomodoro

We did an experiment to bring a little piece of Tuscany into your houses, hoping that this summer you will be able to join us! I asked my grandmother to help me and we recorded a video while we were preparing (basically she was preparing) the famous “Pappa al Pomodoro”, one of the most traditional […]

Fun Facts about Tuscany – Piazza dei Miracoli

One of the most famous architectonic symbols is the Tower of Pisa. It attracts tourists from all over the world and we are sure that nobody has ever visited Tuscany without dropping in to see the incredible Leaning Tower situated in Piazza dei Miracoli. The Dome square represents the most important artistic and touristic centre […]

by Angelika Meisborn
15 May 2020
Fun facts about Tuscany, Holiday, towns, visit Tuscany

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The Svizzera Pesciatina and its 10 Castella

Della Nina Leather

Uzzano Castello

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Fun Facts about Tuscany – Quercia delle Streghe

Fun Facts about Tuscany – Piazza del Campo, Siena

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