Bailey Alexander: Dreams from Northern Italy

  • Summer collapses into fall, and fall happens so fast

    Summer collapses into fall, and fall happens so fast

  • Vintage cars on Lake Garda

    Vintage cars on Lake Garda

    For such a small town there’s always something going.

  • Still a revolutionary

    Still a revolutionary

    In my first book I detailed cultural realities. I care deeply about them. I lived in so many countries, eventually, they insisted I stop projecting – as if I had no choice. I’m grateful and in case you’re curious, he book’s called, “A European Odyssey; how a boxer’s daughter found grace”. Keys to each home,…

  • Moody blues on Lake Garda

    Moody blues on Lake Garda

    The Peler wind, then the Ora winds takes over the lake in the afternoon and it is lovely

  • lovely drive  along Lake Garda

    lovely drive along Lake Garda

    Overnight trip to Milan offered a gorgeous drive along the lake. Was great because coming home the following day; rained all the way.

  • Two tragedies in life

    Two tragedies in life

    Oscar Wilde said there are two tragedies in life; not getting what you want, and the other is getting it.

  • Van Gogh at the Kröller-Müller Museum 

    Van Gogh at the Kröller-Müller Museum 

    We lived in Amsterdam for a year but to see Van Gogh’s ‘Cafe Terrace a Night’ – this requires a road trip, and a bike of course. And well worth the effort. Peak experience.

  • Hiking to Heaven

    Hiking to Heaven

    Each year I hike up the trail to the Santa Barbara Chapel. Built by the miners during the construction of the Hydroelectrical power plant. Stunning views. I can see the chapel from my bedroom, from each of our balconies; she is everywhere. Named after my mother, my beloved Muv. : )

  • Cultural realities of Italy; thriving in chaos

    Cultural realities of Italy; thriving in chaos

    Couple of Europhiles is back! Season 2 with Bailey and Francis. Today, it’s all about Italy and if you like Italy you’ll love the Piemontese. We discuss this industrious northern Italian tribe, as well as cover current topics like digital nomad visas, Meloni’s recent visit to China and how Italy found it’s own solution regarding…

  • Ferragosto

    Ferragosto

    Today is Ferragosto, a special holiday in Italy. Life is quiet, closed, we let go. On this day, I am always walking down a Roman street, almost home on Via Angelo Tittoni. It’s too much, heavy history, emotions – back when the city used to shut down completely, for two weeks, at least. I love…

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