— From the journal
Stories from the land.
Notes from the places where I live and travel. No rush, no "10 best places" lists.

Saint Francis, from the Eremo delle Carceri to Alessandria
Among the many Italian places that tell the story of Saint Francis, there is one that struck me deeply: the Eremo delle Carceri, in Assisi.
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Seven centuries of Monferrato
Few people know that Monferrato was one of the oldest states in northern Italy. Knowing the history of a place is the first step to respecting it and helping others love it.
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