Grosseto’s Weekly Market

Grosseto has my heart, and that’s not just because it happens to be the heart of the Maremma either! For the capital city of such a vast and extremely, unbelievably, incredibly beautiful region, Grosseto has it all. It is a true medieval city. It will sweep you up in the drama and splendour of its Duomo [...]

Pasta con le Lumache (Pasta with Snails) Recipe

Last Sunday, I was at Poggio Murella, a few kilometres from Saturnia, for their annual Festa del Lunghino. It was a wonderful evening. The outdoor tables were full of people enjoying delicious homemade pasta and grilled meats. There was music and dancing, and even a jumping castle for the kids. Poggio Murella’s ‘sagre’ or festivals [...]

Sovana’s ‘Citta del Tufo’ Archaeological Park

I was lucky enough to visit Sovana’s ‘Citta del Tufo’ Archaeological Park. The Citta del Tufo is a nickname that’s often given to Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano - cities in the Maremma’s Fiora Valley. As well as being indescribably beautiful, these cities are unique because they’ve all been built from tufa rock, which is a special kind of [...]

Best beaches in the Maremma

Last week we had some of the hottest days of the year in the Maremma. So it’s only fitting that I share with you my favourite beach spots in the province in case you’re looking for somewhere to take a dip and escape the heat while you’re on holiday. Almost all of the beaches in [...]

Niki Saint-Phalle’s Tarot Garden in Capalbio

“If life is a game of cards, we are born without knowing the rules, yet we must play our hand throughout the ages, poetry, philosophers, alchemists, artists have devoted themselves to discovering their meaning” – Niki de Saint Phalle, 1995 Sorry to get all philosophical on you, but this quote is etched into the cement [...]