Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses their gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn’t it make you feel good about yourself? These positive feelings can lift…
Spritz has gained in popularity over the past few years, especially during the summer months. But what is it, and where did it come from? Spritz is a drink that began in Northern Italy in the Lombardy-Venetian region, and was invented around the 19th century by Hapsburg soldiers who found the local wines too strong. Spritz comes from the Austrian…
What is self-care and why is it so important? The main thing to realise is that self care looks different for everyone. Our lifestyles, personal interests and health all have an impact on what self-care means to us. Self-care is simply taking the time to prioritise your mental and physical well-being. When we are travelling, whether for a short weekend…
The construction of Venice was a remarkable achievement, built on a marshy swamp that was drained by hand, and slowly built upon millions of wooden stakes. It could be argued that it was well ahead of its time. But time, mass tourism and the changing environment have all had their toll on this slowly sinking marvel. I am the first…
Would wonderful beaches, great sunsets, wild friends, endless cocktails, and fabulous food be enough to keep this relationship together? Annette Joseph’s years in Italy revealed this truth: Italy, in all its multifaceted, glorious history and culture has to be experienced in full. Over almost three decades, Italy has fed, entertained, confused, excited, lured, promised, lied, satisfied, occasionally disappointed, and utterly…
Staying fit while travelling is an all-too common challenge. It doesn’t seem to matter if it is a short trip or long, when we are travelling routine goes out the window, and the opportunity to try new foods is impossible to pass.Getting back into our fitness routine is hard, but there are ways to maintain healthy habits without dipping into…
Virtual Venice: How to explore Venice from anywhere in the worldVirtual tours are a great way to experience a destination, either as research beforehand or because we ran out of time and couldn’t make a spot we wanted to see, or simply because travel has been largely frozen over the past nearly 2 years.Whatever the reason, we are extremely fortunate…
When most people think of Tuscany, Florence is the first city that comes to mind. But there are several beautiful villages and historic towns that are absolutely worth visiting all throughout the region. Siena is one of these towns. Perfect for day trips, or stay a few nights to really appreciate the atmosphere and culture, this medieval town feels like…