Firenze It’s taken me 30 years to take a trip back to Florence. I remember that I didn’t like it much at 20 something. I wondered, would I feel differently 30 yrs later? We arrived by train. And I immediately noticed the impact of over-tourism: a plethora of shiny shops,… Read More »TRAVEL
Sextantio “I got on my bike and wandered. I saw the village of Santo Stefano from afar and was amazed -D Kihlgren Eight years ago, on our first trip into the Gran Sasso Mountains near L’Aquila, we stayed at a unique ‘albergo diffuso’. The medieval village of Santo Stefano… Read More »TRAVEL
Ancona We just got back from Ancona. This port city is the capital of the Le Marche region, part of the Riviera del Conero. Along this part of the Adriatic coast there are many beautiful beaches. We took a local bus up to Porto Novo, for coastal views.… Read More »TRAVEL
The Eagle We just got back from L’Aquila. It’s in Central Italy, less than 2 hours from Rome. Far from the crowds Far less visited Far more appealing Why walk the tourist trail? We first visited several years ago, staying at the unique Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, in… Read More »TRAVEL
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Sī fuerīs Rōmae, Rōmānō vīvitō mōre; sī fuerīs alibī, vīvitō sīcut ibī – Saint AmbroseRead More »FOOD
The Paradise Island “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius” – Mark Twain We just got back from Mauritius It was our first trip of 2025. And while we travel a lot it’s been a long time since we went… Read More »TRAVEL
Travel and Authenticity “Hurry, hurry, has no blessing” – Kenyan proverb The rush rush of being busy holds no interest. Fast fashion. Fast food. It’s probably not good for us. Taking time over coffee is such a pleasure. In Central Italy we arrive at a cafe… Read More »SLOW
A six word story I carry it all with me A six word story. I think of these stunning sculptures by Bruno Catalano “The metaphor of travel”, which were in Genoa this year. This is not my photo. I wish it was. I wish we… Read More »TRAVEL
VINO “Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” – Benjamin Franklin I don’t do lists. I definitely don’t do ‘to do’ lists. Things will get done, when they get done. But we do make travel lists. It’s typically… Read More »DRINK
Freedom Cup “It is not our diversity which divides us; it is not our ethnicity, or religion or culture that divides us. Since we have achieved our freedom, there can only be one division amongst us: between those who cherish democracy and those who do not.” –… Read More »Mother City Rugby