“It's not the destination, it's the journey” Is a quote that’s synonymous with inspiring Instagram posts. It’s a quote that's made it onto pillows*, plates, wall-hangings, and even the London Underground...

Why Italy?

I have been asked this question by many friends when I first decided to move from the UK to Italy in my mid  fifties.

Whether we realise it or not, the fast pace of living, especially in the more affluent northern European countries can be a dangerous roller coaster of living.

Although this recipe is not originally Italian inspired, it certainly has been a staple in our  Anglo-Italian house in the spring months when wild asparagus is so abundant.

Truth be told, I first made this recipe when I was about 7 years old, after watching yet another Delia Smith episode from my mother's bed and deciding that I could do it too.

A few weeks ago we addressed the issue of, shock horror, your smartphone being used for good. In the days of #instaguilt and social media cleanses it might seem strange...

When you hear phrases like “slow-living” it is often the tendency to imagine that they are new ideas, trending styles, or things that are fluctuating and not going be even talked about in the next 5 years. Quite to the contrary, slow-living is far from a new idea and it is unlikely to trend-out.

I live out of a suitcase. Quite literally. After spending nearly a decade in the travel industry and then moving onto international corporate events I can plan for a two-week...

As I got off the plane, I realised that I had not packed accordingly! Helsinki in April was not what I had imagined. Verona this spring had been a bit rainy, and I had not done my cambio di armadio yet. This is the bi-annual ritual in Italy of going through your entire wardrobe and changing everything up for the next season.

To educate and activate the environmental movement is one of the goals behind the people who came up with Earth Day and next year they will celebrate their 50th anniversary, but what are the small things we can do to help the planet around us?