A day in the past: Skansen Open-Air Museum
In Stockholm, on Djurgården island, there is an open-air museum that will take you back in time. I’m talking about Skansen, inaugurated by the…
Five good reasons to visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland
Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, is a surprising city. It is usually considered the official residence of Santa Claus, who actually lives in Santa Claus…
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…
Nordic Style & Swedish Bakeries in London
Today it’s raining and I miss London. I miss those sunny days when the wind blows away all the clouds and the sky…
Vondelpark, the king of Amsterdam parks
Green spaces are one of the first things I notice in a city, and Amsterdam parks definitely lived up to my expectations. In a city…
Dutch Apple Pie and Cappuccino at Back to Black, Amsterdam
The Dutch Apple Pie is something you don’t want to miss when you travel to the Netherlands. It’s a crispy pastry with an apple…
A cup of coffee in J.K. Rowling’s London
When I teach storytelling, I always mention Harry Potter as an example of a perfectly built novel. I am convinced that JK Rowling…
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,…
