SUMMER PLANNING

When I was younger, summer used to be the time where I got to escape from the reality of my hometown for a little bit. Be it a week, three or four, I always managed to retaliate a short period of time for myself, to explore and set off on my little adventures. I associate … Continue reading SUMMER PLANNING

EXPLORING HOME: CINQUE TERRE, PORTOVENERE, VIAREGGIO

In my 2017 resolutions, I listed “visiting my own region a bit more” as one of my top priorities. I was adamant to do this as I realised much of the beauty of my country was getting lost on me, as I wasted my days away without paying it enough attention.  My hometown, as some … Continue reading EXPLORING HOME: CINQUE TERRE, PORTOVENERE, VIAREGGIO

CHRISTMAS IN ITALY: A FAMILY BUSINESS

Christmas is a family business. We all know it, we all claim to hate it, we all love it deep inside. The food, the warmth, the fact that your family is trying to get together at least this one time of the year - as fake as some of you might say it is - … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IN ITALY: A FAMILY BUSINESS

CONSTANTLY MOVING

They say home is where the heart is, that nothing feels as good as being at home. It's natural, essential, a fundamental need that each one of us has and strives to fulfil. But what happens when your heart doesn't actually reside in a place, when your mind is constantly wandering to far away lands … Continue reading CONSTANTLY MOVING