Bailey Alexander: Dreams from Northern Italy

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…

A year in Prague; 2012- 2013

I haven’t paid this much to attention since the 70’s. I thought I could not care less. Who to believe. Me or myself? Speaking of the 70’s. When I was 13 or 14 I was a ball girl for the Virginia Slims Tennis event in Seattle. All the top tennis talent came to town. It…