Literature is a wonderful ‘device’ to immerse ourselves into worlds that would not be possible to explore. Thanks to new historical fiction novel, based on real events, Under the Light of the Italian Moon by Jennifer Anton, published 8th March 2021 (International Women’s Day) I could go back in time to watch the lives of generations of strong Italian women unfold. Their stories and the…
I recently met the founder of Ragazze in gamba, the largest network of female slow walkers and hikers in Italy – by Francesca Lombardo.
More than ever, slow walking and hiking have become popular activities for women to discover places, reconnect with the environment and nature, and detoxify, escape, and reconnect with ourselves.
When this happens in a country steeped in history…
By Francesca Lombardo. As last month I was nearing the ending of my memoir-novel writing I had the chance to attend a conference about female autobiographic writing at Insieme, a new literary Festival held at the Auditorium of Rome in October 2020, where two of the most interesting female writers of the Italian contemporary literary landscape, Nadia Terranova and Rossana Campo were speaking…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak has told me her lovely travel story, which I am delighted to share here. Enjoy!
“Four years ago, my husband and I spent a half-term break in Lucca, a stunning, walled city close to Florence and Pisa. That holiday changed our lives, as shortly afterwards we left London and moved to Italy with our then 9-years old daughter, Alessia, and 3-year old…
By Francesca Lombardo – Following in the footsteps of Venice, Rome too made a massive effort this year not miss the 15th Edition of the Rome Film Festival despite Covid19. The film festival will be packed with film screenings from all over the world, special encounters, conferences and plenty of special sections and exhibitions.
From the 15th to the 25th of October, the Auditorium Parco della…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak has sent us this lovely recipe for Tuscan Chestnut cake which is called Castagnaccio. It’s very seasonal and tasty.
Ingredients
Doses for 30 x 20 centimetre (12 x 8 inch) baking pan.
300 g (10,5 oz) of chestnut flour
380 g (13,5 oz) of cold water
2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
40 g (1,5 oz)…
Villa Pia is a spacious 17-bedroom residence, formerly a 15th century manor house with converted barn, that provides an idyllic escape for families. The award-winning villa is in Lippiano, a charming village right on the border of Umbria and Tuscany. Described as ‘heaven on earth’ by guests who return year after year, Villa Pia boasts sun-soaked communal courtyards, five acres of grounds to…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak has sent us this inspirational travel blog. Enjoy!
Tuscany in Autumn is a kaleidoscope of colours, emotions and flavours. If you haven’t managed to go abroad this year, Autumn is the perfect time to visit Tuscany, as the weather is still good and most towns have food festivals at this time of the year with tastings and stalls where you can taste…
The pandemic has brought lots of struggles to many, but some entrepreneurs have managed to turn things around by being inventive and innovative. James and Rebecca recently had to close Nonna Tonda, their pasta restaurant in London, so thought they could deliver their fresh pasta pasta to people instead.
Each week they now deliver hand rolled fresh pasta and delicious homemade sauces to…
There is a rising trend of people in the midlife age bracket changing careers. For some, that may seem like changing direction midstream. However, forging a new path at the age of 40 or so isn’t uncommon, nor is it impossible.
Monica Costa’s photo by Aida Llanos
Hearing loss makes the idea of changing careers more complicated at any age. If you’re seeking a new career prospect and have…