by Luisa Taliento A hilltop residence in one of the most spectacular landscapes of the region of Emilia-Romagna. Known, for obvious reasons, as the “Belvedere” (viewpoint) of Cesena, it is only a kilometre from that historic town centre yet it seems miles away from it all. Perhaps that was indeed the intention of Mario Bianchi, […]
by Luisa Taliento Relaxing, refreshing, invigorating. That “light rain” on our body is one of the simple pleasures in life. The first mechanical shower was patented in 1767 by the British inventor William Feetham and although 253 years have passed since then, this wellbeing ritual has lost none of its appeal. Quite the opposite in […]
by Luisa Taliento In just one litre there are 19 grams of chlorine, more than 10 of sodium and 1.3 of magnesium, as well as particles of calcium, sulphur, potassium, nitrogen, fluorine and bromine. We are talking about the precious substances found in sea water which have powerful healing properties, provide relief for pain, improve […]
The striking of a gong or the more gentle ringing of a bell announces the beginning of the Aufguss, the German word for what we in Italy call a “steam jet”. It is a ceremony to boost our mental and physical wellbeing and takes place in the sauna, originally involving pouring water or ice over […]
by Luisa Taliento From early in the morning to late at night. We are constantly on the go, with the days flying past faster than we realise. Maintaining this frantic pace for any amount of time can lead to stress, tiredness, a feeling of unease and insomnia. But we can slow things down by following […]
The striking of a gong or the more gentle ringing of a bell announces the beginning of the Aufguss, the German word for what we in Italy call a “steam jet”. It is a ceremony to boost our mental and physical wellbeing and takes place in the sauna, originally involving pouring water or ice over […]
