One of the best things about living in Italy is that there are always history-book-perfect places to discover only a short drive away. After a …

I couldn’t believe that such a humble and bushy vegetable had attracted such a large crowd! The huge tents were heaving. There was music, there …

If the rabbit hole leading down to Wonderland were in Vicenza, it would definitely be hidden somewhere in plain sight in Parco Querini. It’s the …

Today I want to show you a very special place.  I want to take you by the hand, lift the curtain and step back quietly …

Italians, it seems, are crazy about dogs. Every time we go for a walk, there is an incessant parade of puppies, doggies and dogs on …

We went to Monte Berico for some fantastic panoramic views of Vicenza and to feel like we’ve actually done something after a week of mostly …

I have a confession to make… The biblical story of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay in Bethlehem has always made me …

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! Christmas lights are on, shop window displays look much more festive and if you are …

I am standing on the steps in front of a stone house built high up on a hill and overlooking the hilly area around itself. …

I love the run-up to Christmas!  In England, where we lived up until August 2014, this period of festive preparations starts earlier and earlier each …