Finally! The pandemic seems to be winding down, two years have passed and in Cortona we are ready to live a tourist season in full swing again! This is my article about…
It is that time of the year again! If you are planning your next trip to Cortona, Italy, this is my newest article about what to do in the summer in Cortona.…
In Cortona the food reflects the tradition of Tuscany. In almost every restaurant you will find Fiorentina steak (especially Chianina meat!), pici and pasta with different meat sauces, chicken liver crostini (also…
A brief history of Cortona, Italy How old is Cortona? The answer is over 2000 years old! The history of Cortona is a fascinating one. Some Greek and Roman historians - although…
Summer has arrived in Cortona but this year is like never before. Obviously, summer 2020 is very, very different as the coronavirus pandemic has affected Italy and the whole globe. Except for the…
What are the differences between the Hollywood movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” with Diane Lane (2003), and the book “Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes (1996)? They are both set in…