Dolce Far Niente

Dolce Far Niente translates to “the sweetness of doing nothing,” a phrase that reflects Italy’s timeless embrace of slow living. It’s about pausing to enjoy a morning espresso, watching the world go by, or finding joy in life’s simple rituals. These posts celebrate the Italian lifestyle — where everyday moments become memories worth savoring.

Travel

Trapani: Where Time Slows on the Edge of Sicily

I spent a week in Trapani, and if Sicily writes…

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Travel

Favignana: The Hidden Italian Island That Resets Your Soul

From Trapani, the ferries drift out toward the Egadi Islands,…

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Travel

Santa Margherita Ligure A Beautiful Escape on the Italian Riviera

Santa Margherita Ligure: The Riviera’s Quiet Romance Santa Margherita is…

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Italian Meals

Authentic Cacio e Pepe Recipe – Irresistibly Simple Roman Pasta

I still remember the first time I had authentic Cacio…

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Book

The Story I Never Planned to Write

I can’t really tell you the exact moment writing the…

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Italian Meals | Holidays

Cioppino– “The Feast of the Seven Fishes”

I didn’t inherit this tradition. I built it. Some families…

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