Coal for Breakfast
I know it sounds totally crazy, but yesterday morning I had coal for breakfast. Now, don’t worry! I am not one of those naughty children …
Italy
Cremino – Three-Layered Chocolate Happiness
Ah, cremino! This smooth, creamy, melt-on-the-tongue perfect piece of chocolate. The moment you try it for yourself, will be a moment of bliss and revelation. …
Asolo, Italy – The Soul Asylum of Artists and Royals
Asolo in the Veneto, Northern Italy, was just what my soul needed on a damp and heavy autumn day. Dark grey clouds hung over our …
Venice in Blue – Gondolas and The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore
To see Venice in blue, you need to wake up very early in the morning. Dare to raise yourself from your warm bed around 5:00 am …
Riposo in Italy – 6 Ways to Make the Extended Lunch Break Work for You
If you live in Italy for any length of time, rather sooner than later you will learn two terms of utmost importance to you, no …
Frittelle del Luna Park – An Italian Piece of Fried Sugary Heaven
When you think of Italian food, I bet that the first three words that pop into your mind are pizza, pasta and gelato. Without a …
The Medieval Fair in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
One thing I love about Italy is its abundance of places off the beaten track which (excuse the verb, but honestly there isn’t a better …
Venice Historical Regatta
Built on water, Venice’s history is inextricably linked with boats, the ability to steer them and the aptitude to stand firm on shaky ground. The city and …
Parco delle Cascate and Molina – A Great Day Out in the Province of Verona
Always on the lookout for great places to explore in Italy, this past weekend we headed to a real gem – Parco delle Cascate in the …
Christo’s The Floating Piers: Walking on Sunshine
This is the story of how we walked on water on Lake Iseo in Northern Italy. It was all made possible by the creative vision …
