I am a lover of languages and that’s no secret to some. It’s imperative, for me, to know a bit of a language before traveling anywhere. This explains part of why I kept returning to France and Morocco; a big part was to maintain my French. Sure, I could have continued listening to French music and reading the books. But this doesn’t necessarily force anyone to speak a language. And there’s no better way to implant a memory than interaction with others. Before my second trip to Italy, I had bought some books to learn, at least, the basics of…
When I was on my trip in Italy, I really wanted to start my water color and urban sketching journey. However, inspiration didn’t hit because it was a fast-paced trip. I usually feel inspired to paint or sketch when there is nothing else to do. There are no worries, no responsibilities and I can lose myself in the process of painting. Not sure if anyone else can relate but it’s tough when your schedule is overbooked. So, that brings me to my solar return goal for 2023. I would like to start making it a habit to paint, at least,…
I leave in two days and still haven’t packed. Actually, I don’t know what to pack. What clothes should I take for Rome? Times like these I look back to old fashioned icons. For me, Elizabeth Taylor’s summer style could be great for Rome. Or maybe the South of Italy. She screams Italy to me. I’m thinking straw hat, one piece bathing suit and dresses. Maybe one pair of jeans. Taylor rarely wore jeans so more dresses than anything. The one piece bathing suit will come in handy in case there’s a pool nearby. It’ll also double up as a…
These are some of the items I wish I could have right now. Of course, they’re not in my budget. However, there is one item that I recently purchased. I just couldn’t help it. And besides, I would definitely need it for my upcoming trip. Can you guess which one? It’s the July canvas tote! I’m a sucker for comfy handbags and this one was no exception. What I loved most about it was that it has a strap that allows it to slide onto your luggage handle. 1. Loewe cashmere mini dress 2. Louis Vuitton desk agenda 3. July…
It almost feels destined that I’m going to Italy again. I’m not sure what’s written in the stars but I just went to Italy last August and going again in June. The only difference is I’ll be going to Rome now. Last August, I visited Naples and some of the surrounding islands, Procida and Capri. Then we went up to Milan from there for one night. It was an amazing experience to see Naples. The only thing I would change is the time spent there. I would want to stay longer so I can explore the islands at night. We…
