Il Dolce Far Niente

‘Il dolce far niente’ technically translates as ‘the sweetness of doing nothing.’ It encapsulates an Italian philosophy of delicious idleness. Its literal translation (‘the sweetness to do nothing’) is clunky and unpoetic but beyond the tricky grammatical interpretation, the act of doing nothing in itself is also untranslatable. In Italy, ‘Il dolce far niente’ is a conscious decision to remove oneself from the strife of daily existence. It is an instinctive act rather than one which needs to be earned or which is the last resort after reaching boiling point. Whilst many cultures have glorified and glamorized working overtime, pushing limits, and constantly keeping busy this has never been a sweeping peril in Italy.

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The old and the new: Arancini/e

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The Italian outdoor-Market culture

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The Secret of the South: Calabria

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An Italian Sunday

When I first moved to Rome, I didn't anticipate that my favorite day of the week would quickly become Sunday. La domenica italiana. For me and like most Italians, Sunday became my day for rest, a day for family, and ultimately, a day for food. From my first few weekends as a transformed Roman until now, Sunday is equally as comforting as it is satisfying, as I have learned to let the day's uncertainty, openness, and slowness take the lead. 

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The splendor of the Amalfi Coast in September

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Exploring Naples: Italy’s Blue City

I have said it before and will repeat it; despite being the third largest Italian city, Naples feels like a world of its own. Some may love it or hate it. My first trip down to the blue city was nearly a year ago, and since I haven't stopped thinking about it. So for me, it was inarguably love at first sight. 

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A Roman Holiday

Rome wasn't built in a day. And with that being said, nor can it be explored or even understood in one. That's why I decided to make it my home three years ago. Maybe it was the light and colors, the cuisine, or the Roman people. But for whatever reason it may have been, there is something so intoxicating the Eternal City leaves on people making them return again and again, always coming back for more. 

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Mediterranean gems near Dubrovnik-Croatia. (Island edition)

Did you know that are over 1400 islands waiting for you to explore during your Croatian summer? Any of these can be visited as a day trip but it’s recommended to spend a few days getting to know some of the bigger ones like Korčula and Mljet. Here is a short...

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Mediterranean hidden gems near Split-Croatia.

There are over 1400 islands and islets to explore during the Croatian summer. Between Dubrovnik and Split lie some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. The pristine waters, fresh seafood, and rich Mediterranean history belonging to the Dalmatian region can be reminiscent of neighboring Italy’s “La Dolce Vita” but has its own aura.

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Your Guide on Greek Island Hopping

OK, you have now made the decision, this summer you are coming to Greece and you want to explore as much of it as possible. You are searching on the internet for good deals on hotels and Airbnb but there’s one thing that is missing from the equation, how to get...

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Syros-the hidden gem of Cyclades.

This blog post is all about an Aegean Island that you haven’t heard of...and I want to change that. First things first, click on this playlist and let it play in the background... They say it's impossible to go to Greece or to plan a visit without hearing about Santorini, Mykonos, Paros,...

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Where old meets new...(Nice, France)

This blog post is about my favorite city in the Cote D'azur…Nice! And what a city Nice is, everything is at one's fingertips…let's see what a day could look like while there… You have woken up in Nice… it’s time to go out for a coffee walk and inhale the fresh...

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Slow Sunday Recipe

I want to start this Sunday Recipe by mentioning the ingredients that you are going to need... A few hours of Sunshine. A good dosage of Nature. (The sea give’s it extra taste) A meal (You can’t go wrong with our Sunday Sugo recipe by Grandma Pauline) Some wine. (We...

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Sicilian Memoir

As the title of the blog indicates, I'm going to write about a recent trip to Sicily I had in December. Yep, you read that month correctly, traveling to Italy during winter not only provides you with a more authentic experience but one can also find airplane/hotel deals that cost...

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3 Greek Islands You've Never Heard Of

I want to start this post with one of my favorite Greek islands, Aigina… Aigina is located just 1 hour away from Piraeus Port (the main port of Greece), it’s an island that not many tourists know and only hear about it by locals once they visit Athens, Its location...

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