It’s been a wonderful three weeks in Italy: both revisiting some favorite places and exploring some new ones. After a year (plus some change) of not being able to travel or do my job, it felt surreal to be back in my favorite country— face to face with vendors I adore and drinking in these places I love so much. After our 5 day quarantine in Tuscany, we visited Ischia, Capri, Positano/Praiano, Rome, the Dolomites and Milan. It was a lot packed into 3 weeks, but I’ve never been so thankful to be exhausted. It was a wonderful experience that felt very safe, and I’d encourage anyone who is able to take advantage of visiting before tourism ramps up to full capacity (or likely, even more than before due to so many holidays that will need to be rebooked).
If you’re new here, ‘This Week in the World’ is a weekly recap of content ranging from around the globe. My hope is that each week, no matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able to feel more connected to it: through news, travel, food & wine… really, anything that appeals to the culturally curious. Let’s dive into the content I sourced for week 30.
TRAVEL NEWS, UPDATES + INSPIRATION
I was excited to read this story on South Tyrol coming out of my trip there - I couldn’t agree more!: ‘Forget the skis. In the South Tyrol region near the Dolomites, delicious food and gorgeous hikes are best enjoyed in summer.’
Traveling to France soon? Here’s what you need to know about health passport requirements in France (effective as of July 21st).
WEEKLY FAVORITES
FAVORITE LISTEN: I seem to share a “Life Kit” podcast episode every week, and this one is no exception! I really enjoyed this episode on “Cleaning up Your Social Media Diet.”
FAVORITE PURCHASE: This slip dress from one of my favorite retailers is a perfect timeless staple that’s great for summer weather. I wore it a ton in Italy (with espadrilles and statement earrings (I love these ones made from recycled glass) to dress it up, or sandals and a wide brim hat for a more casual daytime look).
FAVORITE READ: “How I learned to really listen to people”.
AROUND THE WORLD
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That’s all for today. Happy reading and hope to see you back again next week!
xx
Whitney
