Where to find good Italian coffee in Bergamo
You might think that living in Italy means that you can always find good coffee everywhere you go. That’s not so true. You…
Eating out in Milan: my favourite hygge restaurants
When you live in a very expensive city, eating out can become a complicated matter. Milan is full of restaurants, many of which…
Exploring Pistoia, the city of enchanted stone
Saturday morning in Pistoia. The pedestrian streets of the historical center are teeming with activity. After a couple of rainy days, the sky…
Plose, a skiing lovers’ paradise in South Tyrol (and chocolate cake)
Skiing lovers are lucky when they come to Italy. In the Alps and the Dolomites, the winter sports are protagonists. As soon as…
Matcha tea lovers, welcome to the Macha Café in Milano
Have I ever told you how much I like matcha tea? The first time I ordered a cup of matcha, I was in…
A winter weekend in Brixen + South Tyrolean cuisine
To me, winter means snow, fire, hot chocolate and South Tyrol. I’ve already mentioned the beauty of this Italian region in the summertime.…
Copenhagen in 4 Cups, hunting for hygge
There’s a Danish word that I particularly like, and it’s hygge, It is linked etymologically to “hug”, and has a sense of belonging,…
Ten things I love about Vancouver
I didn’t know exactly what to expect from Vancouver. A city nestled between the ocean and the mountains, with a relatively mild weather…
Where to have brunch in Milano: Café Gorille
Everybody loves brunch in Milano. In Italy, where the traditional breakfast consist of brioche & cappuccino, brunch is quite a new trend. Many…
