By Angela Sabatasso Realtor | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties At its heart, La Dolce Vita , the sweet life, isn’t about indulgence. It’s about balance. It’s about living with intention, presence, and joy in the simple routines that make us feel alive. In the Mediterranean, wellness isn’t a trend, it’s a way of being. Meals are savored, not rushed. Movement is a pleasure, not a punishment. And rest, connection, and purpose are treated as essential ingredients of a life we

By Angela Sabatasso, Realtor | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties Lake Como As a Recreation, Parks, and Tourism  graduate, I learned early that how  we spend our free time is as important as how we work. Recreation, travel, and play aren’t luxuries, they’re essential elements of a balanced, beautiful life. Across the Mediterranean, this philosophy is known as La Dolce Vita , the sweet life . It’s a way of living that prioritizes presence, pleasure, and wellbeing. Whether in

By Angela Sabatasso, Realtor | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties In a world of constant connection, instant answers, and endless scrolling, true luxury has quietly changed. It’s no longer about what’s newest, it’s about what lasts. The art of La Dolce Vita , the sweet life , reminds us that beauty, joy, and meaning are found not in the rush of notifications, but in the rhythm of real moments. The scent of espresso in the morning. The weight of a handwritten note. The warmt

By Angela Sabatasso, Realtor | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties In a world that rushes, the greatest luxury is learning to slow down. From the quiet beaches of Ischia  to the terraced vineyards of Mallorca  and the sun-drenched coast of Palos Verdes , a new kind of traveler, and homeowner, is emerging. One who values wellbeing, connection, and intentional beauty  over speed and excess. This is the heart of La Dolce Vita  living and it’s transforming how we travel, how we

By Angela Sabatasso, Realtor | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties In a world that moves faster every day, the Palos Verdes Peninsula  feels like a quiet breath: a place where time softens, light lingers, and the sea reminds you to slow down. Perched above the Pacific, this corner of California captures something rare: the balance between beauty, stillness, and refined coastal living. It’s not just a destination for luxury homes, it’s a lifestyle philosophy rooted in what th