There are seasons in life when rest is not a luxury, it is survival. When the nervous system has lived in a prolonged state of fight or flight, even simple days can feel overwhelming. The world becomes loud. Decisions feel heavy. The body forgets how to settle. You may function well on the outside while quietly feeling exhausted, hyper-alert, or disconnected inside. For me, there was a point where I wasn’t looking for adventure or escape. I was looking for relief. A place whe

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 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