Italy...
You can revel in ancient Rome, rolling Tuscan hills & bewitching Venice.
You can savor cappuccino, wine & gelato.
You can re-live history in historic castles, rustic farmhouses & charming villages.
You can get up close & personal with agriculture in the olive groves, vineyards & gardens.
And, you can commune with nature by exploring her mountains, lakes & oceans.
The atmosphere is magical.
Italy captivates your senses, delights you and leaves you forever changed.
It seems to be everyone's dream to visit Italy.
In fact, it probably doesn't come as a surprise that Italy featured in the 2019 AFAR Happiness Travel Survey as the chart-topping destination where readers find happiness.
I've lived in Italy since 2001 & have been visiting family here since I was a kid.
I can promise you, Italy is as dreamy as it seems. It's a rich, mindful & joyous place to experience!
Over the years, I have come to better appreciate all of the nuances, intricacies, & secrets of Italian life. So, that's what I share here, authentic Italy .
Dive into...
mindful Travel Tips
Ideas on how to engage with local, authentic, & meaningful travel experiences.
wellness
Wellness infused experiences & adventures. Like hiking, slow food, & wine!
an inside perspective
My years of experiences in Italy, means that you'll find lots of valuable inside intel.
Italy, The Basics...
Planning a trip to Italy sometime soon? Start with these resources:
Italy Travel Guide
Explore Italy Like A Local
Authentic Italy
Do you want to know how to find a sense of place in Italy? How to really find the soul of Italy? Then, these were made for you.
10 Magical Reasons To Fall In Love With Italy
Tranquil Venice (Life After Lockdown In Photos)
Italian Cuisine
Does your mouth water just thinking about Italian food? Take a deeper dive into the amazing Italian food culture with these resources:
7 Places To Experience Venice's Coffee Culture
12 Secrets To Authentic Eating In Italy
The Dolomites
The Dolomites are one of the most breathtaking outdoor landscapes in the world. Living so close has brought me many adventures & great happiness over the years. Dive into some favorites:
Lago Di Braies (A Dreamy Dolomite Hike)
7 Wellness Things To Do In Cortina
A Few of
my favorite Things:
To hike, Seceda in The South Tyrol region...
To find well-being, Alpe di Siusi...
To disconnect, The Dolomites
And Next
Could you use a wellness getaway? A chance to disconnect and reboot the mind, body, & spirit? If so, the T & I wellness page is the place to start.
Take me there!