Category: Blogs and Blessays

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

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,…

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

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

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

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.

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. : )

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…

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…