Italy is a country that beckons travelers all year round, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that shift beautifully with the seasons. Whether you're drawn to the sun-drenched coasts of summer, the tranquil charm of winter, or the vibrant festivals of spring and autumn, there's a perfect time to visit this enchanting land. No matter when you plan your Italian adventure, options such as private tours to Italy ensure you can explore the country’s highlights with ease and luxury.
Oh, I have such a fun book to recommend today! Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie War, written by Matthew Swanson and illustrated by Robbi Behr, is a GEM. It is funny, clever, and timely with the big ideas we need right now: kindness, civility, listening, elections, different viewpoints, and the ways we grow and learn.
Autumn: change in weather and in landscape can happen overnight.
Autumn’s changes may also come in more subtle ways. There are seasonal changes such as turn of color in leaves, and more permanent ones, such as those caused by autumn storms.
Autumn is often a time of change in areas of life beyond the natural world, adjustments of all sorts. It is also, in many parts of the world, a time for political change.
From varied ways love may be expressed to courage to take good journeys to reflection on hope through shifting times, musicians consider all these things, too.
Italy is famous for its culinary wonders, and pastries are one of the true gems in its culinary crown. From the flaky, layered sfogliatelle of Naples to the creamy, indulgent cannoli of Sicily, the country offers a bounty of irresistible treats that pastry lovers can't miss.
Doesn’t everyone love a fresh glass of water?
I live in my home community, Mattagami First Nation, with my family; we prefer to filter tap water before drinking it. We also avoid buying bottled water to limit our plastic waste.
My grandmother was born in a small town outside of Venice, Italy. When she was 7 years old, she moved to Canada with her parents and her siblings to have a better life. Her mother had brought down traditional recipes from generations before her. When my grandmother was 8 years old, she would learn the recipes to help out with her family and to make when she eventually had a family. My grandmother taught my mother and my aunts when they were growing up.
As a child, I loved food. I would always be pointed out for my large appetite and that's not something I've ever been ashamed to say.
Food is life.
Food is something that brings people together. I grew up in a big family, so our meal times were always hectic, but memorable. My great grandmother was from Portugal and she spoke very little English. Anytime I would have anything on my plate, she would say eat, eat, eat, you are too skinny. And so I did.
In my teenage years, I remember clearly going to a friend’s house and finding her Dad in his favorite chair, resting his eyes in front of the television. I remember thinking, why is he always napping whenever we’re over? Little did I know then that his napping wisdom was far superior to mine.
Sure, when we’re tired, we might rest, but for many of us, that zeal to be productive usurps our consciousness and a voice of should screams, “there’s something else we should be doing,” so the rest often falls by the wayside. Bob was right.
Planning your next trip? If you’ll be visiting a large number of places, there are a great deal of things you could do to make sure that you hit all the appropriate spots. In the past, you’d have been limited by brochures and paper maps, but in the modern day, a smart trip planner can allow you to find the best long-haul routes spread across several countries.
Here, let’s discuss some of the core ways that RoutePerfect can help you find the ideal path to take on your vacation, no matter how long the journey.
I'm so excited to share a beautiful, important children's book with you today. Written by Dr. Rick LeCouteur, Nasty Names Are Hurtful: An Australian White Ibis in the City is a story of wildlife, environmental refugees, and kindness and understanding.
