Italy, near Bergamo, with my two black cats, Baku and Kitsune. I am currently living in my hometown, where I grow up, in Northern Italy. I had to go very far away to really appreciate it, especially the two rivers that run through it. Here, Leonardo da Vinci lived for a few years, teaching painting to one of his pupil, and he made a lot of drawings and studies on our water canals, the famous Navigli.

In the past I lived in South Korea, near Daegu, where I followed my husband who was a sculptor and a university professor. It became my second home, actually, I can’t wait to go back, relive memories, and visit my friends and the places I fell in love with! If you go there, please visit the historic capital, Gyeongju, and try the delicious pajeon, a sort of pancake (I prefer the one with scallion because I am vegetarian).

reading! I am an avid reader and I have a thing for American writers, especially Raymond Carver and Richard Yates. I also love Irish literature and poetry. Furthermore, I am a cinephile and my favourite directors are Wong Kar-wai, Park Chan-wook, and Koreeda Hirokazu but if I could take only a movie with me on a desert Island I guess it will be “Amour” by Michael Haneke.

When the weather is fine, I also love hiking in the Orobie trails that are very close to my home. I recommend visiting the lovely Val Taleggio which is not too crowded. And the food is to die for, especially taleggio cheese.

You can also find me in a gallery or museum, looking for new contemporary exhibitions. One of my favourite place to go is Venice Art Biennale, every two years. I have to see all the pavilions and discover new artists. But most of the time you will find in my garden, taking care of my plants and flowers.

writing! I really enjoy working as a freelancer and I am happy to say that I am doing a job that I really like. Working with languages is a dream come true, even if I would love to take some time for me to focus on my writing skills and attend more professional courses.

something really green and future-oriented. I am very versatile and I love exploring new brands and markets: I have been doing this for more than ten years! But I would like to receive a brief that speaks to someone like me, who cares about the world we are leaving to future generations. Or maybe I would love to work on anything related to books, art, and culture in general.