A magical morning when I looked down on Tuscany from above the clouds. “Isn’t anyone here? Are we even flying today?” — my husband grumbles at 6 AM as we arrive at the meeting point. I stay quiet — still a bit sleepy, but tingling with excitement. The morning is hushed, misty, and damp. Then […]
If you’re in Florence in May, there’s one event you simply cannot miss. Artigianato e Palazzo opens its doors each spring in the enchanting garden of Palazzo Corsini, transforming the space into a living celebration of craftsmanship, tradition, and timeless beauty. For four magical days, artisans recreate their workshops in the shade of this baroque […]
We discovered Menton during a quiet weekend getaway, just the two of us. This picturesque little town on the southeastern edge of France, right at the Italian border, revealed a side of the Riviera I had never seen before. I didn’t expect to be so moved – by the town’s colors, the scents, the peaceful […]
Not every journey starts when you expect it to. Sometimes, the greatest adventures require a pause – to reflect, to realign, and to remember why you set out in the first place. Victoria Cruises Residential Ship is exactly that kind of journey. It’s not a holiday. It’s not a one-week cruise. It’s a lifestyle – […]
In every country, in every city, the first thing I do is seek out the market. For me, this is not just a habit but a passion: I believe the market is the soul of a city, where the vibrant life of locals, the flavors, scents, stories, and characters come alive. Having lived in Tuscany […]
I still vividly remember those quiet walks through Florence during the pandemic, when the city fell almost entirely silent. It was during those unusual days that I first noticed the small arched openings low in the walls of old palaces in the historic center – barely a meter above the street. At first, they seemed […]
There are corners of Tuscany where time slows to a hush, far from the well-worn paths of Chianti wine tours and Renaissance art trails. One of these places is the Val di Merse, a quiet, green valley southwest of Siena where cypress-dotted hills cradle forgotten villages, ancient ruins, and stories too extraordinary to be legend […]
I won’t deny it—my first encounter with Cortona happened on the pages of a book and the silver screen. Reading Frances Mayes’ memoir Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy and later watching Audrey Wells’ film adaptation awakened something deep in me. It was more than a longing for Italy—it was a yearning for […]
Is it possible to visit Parma in just one day? Yes – but only if you accept that this city is not just for sightseeing. It’s meant to be savored, like a piece of fine Parmigiano Reggiano. Every corner invites you with art, history, and gastronomy, so while a single day can reveal wonders, ideally, […]
The Magic of Parmigiano Reggiano! There’s something irresistibly Italian about breaking off a piece of Parmigiano Reggiano, not slicing or grating it, but snapping a rustic, grainy chunk and savoring it. This iconic Italian cheese is more than just food: it embodies centuries of tradition, a harmony of land and time, and a way of […]
