Puerto Escondido, Mexico: hand-pollinating exotic fruits, exploring local markets, and immersing in biodiverse gardens and rural life.

Uncover the mystery of Mexico’s Olmec heads at the Museo de Antropología—colossal stone carvings that showcase the artistry of an ancient civilisation

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex: a seaside town rich in history, from Winston Churchill and Arts & Crafts architecture to its unique blend of tradition and modern quirks.

Explore Museo Nivola in Orani, Sardinia, celebrating Costantino Nivola’s art, community legacy, and cultural workshops in a charming village setting.

During a year abroad in Umbria, I worked on a biodynamic farm, explored traditional Steiner methods, moon-cycle planting, cow horn fertiliser, and discovered Fattoria La Vialla’s organic food and wines while immersing in rural Italian life.

Discover Dante’s Church in Florence, a hidden gem steeped in history and literary legend. Tucked away near the Duomo, this modest stone-walled chapel is believed to be where Dante first met his muse, Beatrice—an encounter that inspired the Divine Comedy. While Florence dazzles with Renaissance masterpieces, Dante’s Church offers a quieter, more intimate connection to Italy’s cultural heritage. Explore its role in shaping modern Italian through Dante’s writings, and learn how this unassuming site preserves a legacy that changed Western literature forever.