I visited the little town of Vietri Sul Mare (which is the first town along the Amalfi Coast) for the first time recently and fell in love with it instantly. It's known to be the ceramics capital of the Campania region and one of the prettiest towns I've laid my eyes upon. I'd never heard … Continue reading What took me so long to get here?
After returning from my trip to Italy last year the urge to go back grew stronger. This always happens when I return home, however this time it was different. I don't know if it was because I had turned 40 and something had really shifted within me, but I really felt the need to make this … Continue reading A dream come true!
Unlike some, I wasn't afraid to turn 40.. in fact I tell people my age (even though women aren't supposed to). I always thought I would celebrate my 40th in New York having been there 7 times but over the last 4 years I found a new love - Italy. I've been to the Amalfi … Continue reading Turning 40… in Italy!
When I refer to Assisi as a magical town I don't mean the voodoo kind. After arriving in Italy on a long flight and spending 2 nights in the hustle and bustle of of a big city like Rome, Assisi was exactly what I needed. Its the birthplace of Saint Francis and is an enchanting … Continue reading The magic and enchantment of Assisi
In 2014 I went through a particularly stressful time at work when eventually I realised the rut I was in and the impacts this was having on me personally, physically and emotionally. It was only then that I knew I had to follow my heart and take a long, hard earned break. This prompted me to apply for 6 months … Continue reading What happened when I followed my heart…
I've been in Sant'Agnello for 4 days but somehow it feels much longer. People can't understand why I'm travelling alone and better still, why I'm here for 6 weeks. My response is why not?! I'm in a beautiful part of the world and the alternative is to be working long hours in an office on … Continue reading Settling in…
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