Life in the Tuscan countryside is awesome; its vast views, its deep silence, its awe-inspiring nature. It’s gorgeous up here and living in a farmhouse with my man seems...

We are human beings; we grow, we evolve, we change. And so, it’s very normal that when you’re dedicated to living your best life, you change ALL THE TIME....

Looking at her made my breathing go shallow. Her whole demeanour shouted restraint, self-criticism, anxiety and yet she thought she was hiding it so well underneath that forced smile,...

I knew I was in for a ride; I knew life would be different; I knew I’d had to be flexible and adapt. I didn’t know EVERYTHING would be...

You know how they say: “when one door closes, another one opens”? That’s exactly what will happen for me by closing the door to my dream home in Florence...

We were sitting on a plane to Paris, celebrating our anniversary and I was feeling miserable. I just didn’t know what I wanted anymore. I kept on thinking about...

If I saw this title back when I still was stuck in anxiety disorder, I’d feel shocked. And I’d open the post and read it. And that’s why I...

Having lived in Florence since 2010, I know my way around here pretty well by now and I know what places manage to maintain a high standard throughout time....

I’m afraid I’ve become a little too Italian after eight years of living in Florence, Italy. I’m Dutch and we’re known for being fun, yet cold, extremely practical and...

I suffered from anxiety disorder for seven long years. Being stuck in your mind, battling your own scary thoughts and trying to stay sane is a condition I wouldn’t...