Let’s live slowly

I first learned the term “slow living” once I moved to Italy. I was fortunate enough to live in this beautiful country for 3 years. After my first few months there (and many hard lessons), I started to understand that anything you must get done will either get done “slowly” or “tomorrow.” Whether it was setting up your internet, having a repair fixed in your … Continue reading Let’s live slowly

The Cotswolds, Idyllic English Countryside

Want to getaway and recharge for a weekend? Head to the idyllic English countryside, the Cotswolds. The Cotwolds spans about 800 miles of countryside, so first, you’ll need to pick a city. The rolling hills, medieval churches, and picturesque villages will make you never want to leave this place – you might even make a few animal friends along the way! We visited the two … Continue reading The Cotswolds, Idyllic English Countryside

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an attraction I couldn’t miss seeing while in Italy. It is such an iconic piece of architecture and known for its “unintended tilt.” The structure is the bell tower for the cathedral of the city of Pisa. The soft ground and inadequate foundation caused the tower to tilt upon construction and slowly overtime. About a decade ago, a restoration … Continue reading Leaning Tower of Pisa

La Bella Firenze (Florence)

While visiting Florence for just a few days each time we traveled there, it was difficult to even scrape the surface of this historically rich city. The capital of the Tuscany region is most well know as the birthplace of the Renaissance. This whimsical town is filled with some of the world’s most famous artwork from Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. With the abundant … Continue reading La Bella Firenze (Florence)