A couple of weeks ago I woke up in a really grumpy mood. Yes, believe it or not, it happens even if you live in …

Italy holds so many charms in her bosom, that it may get a little bit overwhelming when you plan your visit to the bel paese. Art, …

Up and down Veneto the third week-end of April is dedicated to the beauty of flowers. Floriculture markets and events are taking place as we …

Moving to a new country can be both daunting and exciting. I know! I have done it twice. On one hand you are bound to …

The room was dark. The long coiling body of the snake filled me with dread. Instinctively, I recoiled back, but – unable to control a …

Blue for a boy, pink for a girl. As soon as the newborn Italian babies take their first breath, their adoring families share the happiness …

It happens to all of us. Sometimes the world has to be put on hold and we need to focus on ourselves. Five minutes is …

I first came across blood oranges on the island of Burano. It was 2011 and I was spending a few days in Venice. The February …

I want to tell you about Venice. Venice of my dreams and of my reality. This messy, crazy and most beautiful city on Earth. Born …

Touch wood, I rarely have bad moments here in Italy. Last Saturday though had all the ingredients for a really bad day. It all started …