A British expat living in Tuscany, Italy has been telling the Telegraph how to enjoy the simple things in life.

Emma Williams told the newspaper that a recent visit to Italy from her parents had made her wake up and appreciate what she had.

She said: I noticed simple things that made me smile – the things that made me move to this part of Italy in the first place."

Things such as the reflection of the sun bouncing off the river, the way people in her village smile and wave when they recognise her and the sight of a woman embroidering on her doorstep.

However, the good comes with bad, which has made Emma even happier about the good. The fact sarcasm is not understood by Italians and that the post comes only once a week only contribute to her experience of living in Tuscany.

Tuscany is located in central Italy and has the famous city of Florence as its capital.

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