Tag: English posts
I love the sea in winter time. It’s relaxing and I profit to recharge my batteries. With good weather I always want to be outdoors even if I can not even go to the beach with swimsuit and sunscreen. Therefore I often try to explore the Ligurian hinterland to discover …
If you are in the Netherlands between April and September, plan a visit to visit Alkmaar, a town located in the northwest of the country. In fact, from the first Friday of April to the first Friday in September, in Alkmaar square Waagtoren (tower weighs), is held the largest and …
One of our month guest, some times ago, talked about wonderful Polinesia and how nice is to take a break there… Have you ever thought “soon I will drop everything and run to Bora Bora”? Seeing those very famous and exotic islands has always been one of my dreams and …
The tradition of Easter Arches, in the village of San Biagio Platani, in Sicily, dates back to the seventeenth century and is very impressive and moving. It involves the construction of magnificent structures of arches, domes and bell towers with poor material like reeds, willows, bread dough. Also looking at …
One of our “guest of the month”, Daniele, is telling us about his dream travel to Botswana… few days of his marvellous trip. I had a dream: to make a trip to Africa driving a jeep and being able to drive on sand roads, see the animals and enjoy the …
There are days where you would only stay quiet and enjoy the nature. You might be looking for a place where you can stay by yourself, as far as possible from the hustle and bustle. A place where you could maybe walking and moving, or sit on a bench reading …
I love the USA not only for cities and great landscapes, but also for food. The US food is typically based on meat, in all its combinations, and when it is cooked well it really is a treat. What is certain is that after several days away from home, it comes the …
I was there ages ago, when as a child at the seaside with my parents we used to spend some hours at the beach and some others visiting in the Ligurian hinterland. I remember that at the time it fascinated me and even scared me a little. I came to …
The valley that lies behind Taggia climbs along the Argentina river and is named from it. It’s a narrow gorge and the height from sea level is quite noticeable. One of the most well-known town of this valley, Triora, it is about 800 meters above sea level. We started our …
December 13 is Saint Lucia day. The Christian martyr of Syracuse killed in the reign of Diocletian is linked to a major Swedish traditions. Lucia remembers the Light and this is probably why the saint is venerated by the Catholic and the Lutheran church in Sweden. The light in December …
