Woah Utah!!!

Utah is one of the most exciting and surprising destinations I’ve ever been to. Visiting the magnificent Zion and Bryce national parks was so awe-inspiring, that I’m now determined to explore as many national parks as I can. This country has so many different landscapes with unique geological formations not found anywhere else in the…

At the Court of Many Kings and Queens

I’m back home in the States and I already miss Europe and the wonderful places I’ve visited. The ones that really struck me are too many to name, but the ones that definitely left me speechless are the official royal residences of the Queen and her family: Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace in London, of…

Her Ladyship’s British Season

How could I have left Europe without stopping for a few days in the land of real duchesses and princes? Downton Abbey and Earl Grey tea? Cricket and Fish&Chips? Beatlemania and One Direction? There was no way I was going to turn down my friend Lady Marianna’s offer to stay at her fabulous Georgian house…

4ever Venice!!!

Let’s face it, there’s no ugly corner or calle in Venice: it’s truly stunning and charming through and through. No matter how many times I’ve visited before, I always feel the same awe and wonder when I’m there. My senses are instantly awaken by the unmistakable salty smell of the laguna, the sound of the…

Rimini Rimini

“Romagna mia, Romagna in fiore, tu sei la stella, tu sei l’amore” (Orchestra Casadei) “My Romagna, Romagna in bloom, you are the star, you are the love” The lyrics of this traditional song dedicated to one of Italy’s most colorful and lively central region are not far from the truth — Romagna is indeed that…

If Monte Grappa Could Talk…

Growing up in the sweet, picturesque town of Bassano del Grappa, one gets used to the familiar backdrop of the stunning green Pre-Alps called Mount Grappa. The name itself suggests that Bassano belongs to Mount Grappa as much as the the sun belongs to the sky and if you’re a Bassanese, you inevitably have a soft…

Asiago

For the first time since I moved to the States, I’m back in my homeland during summertime and I’m so thrilled! Italian summers are legendary and so much fun. The whole country comes alive with residents and tourists alike strolling the piazzas with delicious gelato, large groups of friends loudly chat over a spritzer or some…

IdyllWild!!

A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with friends about the ultimate tips for summertime survival in the desert, and they enthusiastically told me how they love camping in the San Jacinto mountains, specifically by the quaint village of Idyllwild, about 40 miles away from here.

Noah’s Art

During a recent stay at my friend Lulu’s in the high desert, I had the pleasure of visiting a very special place in Joshua Tree — a 10-acre outdoor museum filled with dozens of art installations built by artist Noah Purifoy. Constructed entirely from junk materials, this otherworldly environment is considered one of California’s great art…

Beating the Hot, Hot Heat

Here we go, it’s not even August, yet and the thermometer needle is pointing at 120 degrees! Honestly, I didn’t think I would have been able to survive in such scorching heat before … but I’m doing it and I’m pretty proud of how I’m handling it. Well to be fair, there are a few…

Palm Springs International Short Fest

Oh well, what can I say? My social life in the desert is picking up courtesy of the different events happening this weekend in Palm Springs. Friday was a particularly busy day where I found myself running to multiple locations like a crazy chicken — the perks of living in a smaller town are that…

AMFM Fest

Since moving to the desert less than two months ago, I determined that I wanted to meet as many cool locals as possible, people who enjoy the arts and want to start something creative that gives back to the community. Well, Mr. Henrich and Mr. Galarza have created something amazing: They are the founders of the…