Today’s motto is “Rise and shine and explore” On the trail of the Etruscans in Tuscany Most of the time, Nature is a generous and giving mother who provides her children with everything they need. However, suddenly she can act without mercy and behave more like the wicked stepmother. Whatever the case may be, her …
Lake Maggiore’s gem: Isola Bella
Today’s motto is “Rise and shine and let beauty save the world!” Lake Maggiore’s gem: Isola Bella “Beauty will save the world”, wrote Dostoevsky. Do you agree with this statement? The answer seems pretty obvious when you find yourself in a little corner of paradise. So, let me take you to a heavenly place: Lake …
The surprising Tarot Garden in Tuscany
Today’s motto is “Rise and shine and get what you want!” The surprising Tarot Garden in Tuscany Have you ever had a tarot card reading? If the answer is “No”, well, never say never. But also for those who answered “Yes”, this is going to be a new experience. Prepare yourself to enter the esoteric …
Villa Cimbrone: a gem on the Amalfi coast
Today’s motto is “Rise and shine and be romantic!” Villa Cimbrone: a gem on the Amalfi coast The mere sight of a marvellous landscape can be enough to evoke positive feelings. For example, when on the Amalfi Coast, it’s hard not to be overcome by a sense of serenity, deep as the infinite blue of …
San Galgano: the ideal venue for a wedding
Today’s motto is “Rise and shine and be inspired!” The abbey of San Galgano in the Tuscan countryside Have you ever dreamed about your wedding? If the answer is ‘yes’, where would you like it to take place? In a magnificent church, or perhaps in a medieval castle, or rather on a Caribbean beach? To …
Daily life in the Roman Empire
Today’s motto is “Rise and shine and time travel back to the Roman Empire” Daily life in the Roman Empire If you could go back in time, which period would you choose? I’d probably travel back to the Roman Empire. Since we’ll have to wait for someone to invent the time machine for that, I …