Back to Back Issues Page
My Italy Top Tips, Video & Stories Issue November 2020
November 28, 2020

With the virus staging a comeback in so many countries we could all do with a little inspiration and we've just the thing for you - an update from the Californian grandmother who moved to Tuscany.

After inspiration we offer temptation... nine temptations in Piedmont to be exact.

Then, a story on why it is only in Italy that Maria can confidently send me out shopping... knowing I won't mess up.

Nonna Heads to Tuscany



It was such a popular story, a grandmother from California decides she only has one life to live and her dreams need to come true. So, throwing caution to the wind, she packs up and moves to Tuscany.

How did it work out?

Well, we've her latest update from the town of Colle di Val d’Elsa.

Here is the update.

I Hate Shopping



I can't stand shopping malls. Maria has to literally drag me around them.

In Italy it isn't like that at all... I love shopping in Italy.

I always buy the right things, take forever and love the experience.

This is why.

9 Reasons To Visit Piedmont



There are literally hundreds of reasons... no, make that thousands of reasons, to visit Piedmont.

Here is a region that offers lakes, one of Europe's greatest cities (locals call it little Paris), wine regions that are every bit as good as Tuscany's, towns you'll fall instantly in love with...

Well, I could go on and on; however, the article does a far better job and includes some spectacular photos. You can read it here.



It's my turn cooking dinner tonight so I have to go and drink a glass of wine. That is my normal way of coming up with ideas on what to cook. Trouble is it sometimes just leads to another glass and still no ideas. I've a feeling dinner might be late tonight ;-)

Ciao
Andrew & Maria

P.S., are you off on vacation... anywhere? Please book through our site! Here's the link to bookmark. It won't cost you a penny more and helps us to cover some of our expenses.











Back to Back Issues Page