Ferragosto

15th August 2020

Ferragosto

Today is a national holiday in Italy. The 15th August is the day of Ferragosto, a word that comes from the Latin “feriae Augusti”, dating back to Roman times and...

Vespas

10th September 2020

Vespas

Like yellow taxis in New York or red double-decker buses in London, Vespa is a synonym of Italy! Invented in 1946, this sexy scooter became an icon thanks to a...

World’s Oldest Person

12th July 2020

World’s Oldest Person

Did you know that the world’s oldest person was a French woman?  She lived to an incredible 122 years and 164 days. Jeanne Louise Calment was born on 21 February...

Mr. Perez the Mouse

29th June 2020

Mr. Perez the Mouse

Are you familiar with what happens with children’s teeth in Spain when they fall at a young age? Who comes along and gets the tooth from under the pillow? Many...

Story of Fontana di Trevi

4th June 2020

Story of Fontana di Trevi

Whether you have already visited Rome or not, you must know about the “Fontana di Trevi”. Yes, that incredibly high and beautiful fountain in which Audrey Hepburn dipped her toes,...

“Mind the Gap”

20th May 2020

“Mind the Gap”

If you have ever been to London, I bet you know what I’m talking about! But for all of those who haven’t been and are getting ready to go soon,...

Why is Denia my Favourite Part of Spain?

7th May 2020

Why is Denia my Favourite Part of Spain?

As most of you already know, I grew up in Valencia, Spain. But my favorite place of Spain is Denia, a small coastal town within the Alicante province, an hour...