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…

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…

My Kasbah

It’s been a while since I wrote about my adventures and the reason is that I was busy moving to the desert. Palm Springs is what I call home now and the Kasbah will be my main residence for a couple of years or so. Although this beautiful resort area is only two hours away…

New York, New York

My trip to New York has been all about humanity this time. I was so humbled to be able to attend meetings on the status of women at the United Nations through the UN Women Chapter I belong to. This conference gave me an insight and invaluable information on topics that I am very passionate…

Bellezza in Bicicletta

I can’t think of any better weekend activity than riding my new Alice & Olivia bicycle around town. My colorful, girlie bike has quickly become my favorite means of transportation to see different neighborhoods and landscapes up close. The duke and I have been enjoying exploring Silverlake by going for long bike rides around the reservoir,…

Ciao Italia

I can’t believe it’s been this long … but here I am, in Italy, at last. I finally got over the jet lag and the cold weather and I’m fully enjoying my hometown, Bassano del Grappa, with my family. Last time I was here was over three years ago and I immediately noticed many changes:…