My authentic code
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What is an authentic code?
I’ve done a workshop with To Be Magnetic and determined mine. In fact, I’ve modified and upgraded my code...
A driver's guide to Italy
When driving in Italy, there are a few specific matters to take into account. And so, I’ve put together a little driver’s guide for you. This might come...
The science of wellbeing, part 2
Hello!
This is the second part of my summary and reflection on the course “The Science of Well-being” (available for free here: https://www.coursera.org/)....
On the road: Discovering Tuscany
Ciao tutti!
This is a travel report about my journeys around mainly Tuscany with loads of pictures!
Pro tip: If you are an Italy fan and would...
The science of wellbeing, part 1
There are many ways to view and work on our happiness. I’ve been inclined to look into this topic from a more spiritual angle, but during the lockdown...
On the road: Amalfi, Capri and Matera
Salve!
This is a travel report about a road trip we did with my aunt. I want to give some travel details for anyone interested in tips and also...
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
We all screw up and often unintentionally hurt others. Apologies are significant for relationships and play an important role when it comes to love,...
The purpose of life is a life with purpose
Tuscany keeps giving its best and it’s as hot as ever. I’ve been having a good time and have been led by life to the most interesting events and people....
Why we should all be change lovers
Ciao tutti!
I’m in Tuscany – the region I have totally fallen in love with. I don’t know what exactly it is around here, but something magical is...
The real Italian experience
Buonasera!
Today I’m popping back to write a report on the current situation here, my wonderful experience from the last months and the aspects...
The worst loss is always your own
Ciao and welcome back!
My lockdown has consisted of different phases – a rough outline would be first settling into what is happening, then finding...
Soul-searching in solitude
In-midst of the coronavirus quarantine, I came to realize that in a way my entire trip was a conscious decision to place myself under a personal lockdown....
#QuarantineCass
Buonasera from Rome!
*please note that the data referred to in this post is outdated - this text was written in the beginning of March, when Italy...
Flourishing in Firenze
Florence keeps treating me well and feeding me good vibes for breakfast – in fact, I am planning a comeback already, half way through my current stay...
Un sogno nel cassetto
Ciao from Firenze! It’s been an amazing first week here and it truly feels like time is flying. I started my Italian curse and immediately extended the...
A thought bubble from Tuscany
I have just spent five energizing nights in Tuscany, a small town called Poggibonsi. This was a last-minute decision, after I wanted to take some down-time...
#EnjoyRespectVenezia
My brother facetimed me the other day and asked: “How was Venice? At least you posted a minimum of a hundred pics of canals, yawn”. Well, yes… I did....
Bumming around in Bologna
Bologna is a nice city to visit, however, it’s not very big. The city’s highlight is definitely its food! All in all I enjoyed staying in the capital...
Magnificent Madrid
I drove from lake Garda over to Bologna to stay one night close to the airport, as I took an early morning flight from Bologna to Madrid. I was nervous...
Pop-up Xmas and Garda get-away
My last week in Verona was a good one – I found a kind of rhythm for my doings and enjoyed a bit of more sightseeing (including a day-trip to close-by...
Mi dispiace, non capisco
The stay in Verona has been a great start to my adventure in Italy – it was a wise decision to take time to settle in in my first location to give myself...
Lost in Verona
On my very first morning in Verona I felt ecstatic – full of optimism and joy! I enjoyed my breakfast in my lovely apartment and went to explore the...
Arriving in Italy
After two weeks, a motor engine problem light turning on in my car (no worries – it was nothing serious in the end) and 1400 kilometers I arrived in...