Women's empowerment remains a vital topic, and Ingrid, a promising Dutch artist in Rome, is highlighting it through vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes. Her work has been featured in prominent exhibitions, including those on the iconic Via Margutta, and is currently on display at the Museo Civico di Zoologia. A glimpse into an innovative artist's studio in Rome.

The team behind the renowned Sextantio project, and the unique revival of the once-abandoned mountain village of Santo Stefano in Italy's Abruzzo region, continues to innovate. Their latest venture, restaurant Sextantio Cucina, revives the region's history. Spearheaded by a celebrated local chef, it demonstrates how honouring the past through inspiring cuisine can lead to a promising future.

There are people who have their own unique vision of what it means to grow older. Mary Contrary was lucky enough to meet one of them. This is a story about her one-of-a-kind neighbour, a so-called "old" lady who was onto you: you, with all your stereotypes about life and the elderly! This is the story of Rosie.

When you think about it, life is like a palette of colours, where our perception is crucial. Mindful living with perspective means embracing different perspectives and finding meaning in life's mosaic. It encourages us to step back, breathe, and appreciate the bigger picture, even amidst the details. Are mindful living and perspective a perfect match? Let's explore this together.

Since the passing of renowned animal behaviourist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall on October 1, 2025, there has been one recurring theme in the news coverage surrounding her death: her legacy for how we view animals today—animals as sentient beings who matter..

We are in pivotal times. One perspective is that there are many challenges occurring. However, alongside this, a new way of being is emerging. Innovative perspectives on how we live, work, love, grow food, build homes, and maintain health are unfolding right now. There's something new in the air—can you feel it too?

Italian superstitions intertwine history, religion, death, and mystery. Rome-based Dutch writer and painter Ingrid delves into these beliefs, discussing topics such as black cats, the color purple in theaters, and choosing the wrong flowers. So, we present: Ingrid's Italian superstitions.