Like many fellow bloggers who live and work in Italy, we tend to get a lot of emails from those interested in moving here. I can understand why, the food, the scenery, “la bella vita” – what’s not to love? While I am personally obsessed with this country and can happily see my life here … Continue reading »
Lets be honest for a moment here, no matter what anyone says, to put it quite simply January can kinda suck. I say that with the nicest of intentions but really after the initial “The new year just started! how awesome!” not much time passes until you hit mid-month and reality sets in, normally at the same … Continue reading »
For those of us who are expats or immigrants in Italy one bone of contention is the price of a gym membership. In Florence, there are a variety of options for those who live both in and out of the center but one fact is clear. If even slightly semi-clean, not filled with sweaty guys … Continue reading »
If anything is achieved on Thanksgiving besides a turkey hangover, it’s the remembrance that we all have something to be thankful for. Though I am far far away from my family and friends back home whom I miss more than ever (especially on holidays). They can rest assured that I am happy, healthy and thinking … Continue reading »
This weekend I had the chance to check out some really interesting conferences and discussions regarding cultural heritage & cooperative tourism in Florence and Tuscany. Living in a city as historical as Florence, you can’t help but be touched by the effect that our cities history, culture and art has on tourists and there is … Continue reading »
Italy is known for their coffee. No one would ever dare dispute the fact that Italians just… do it better. What is missing at times however, is a comfortable spot for a tea, coffee and a chat with a good friends or for moms with strollers near the center. I have compiled a list of … Continue reading »
This past Sunday was t-mans and my seven-year anniversary. Seven years of being together and dealing with horrendous red-tape. Seven years of making very adult life decisions earlier than most couples and many many cultural misunderstandings. We fell in love over a shared sense of humor and a love of food. Not to mention a … Continue reading »
Yet another post about food? I have a feeling my readers will assume I will blow up to be like Willy Wonka’s unfortunate blueberry soul and roll away with all of the references lately to food in my blog but well, that’s just me! Our latest discovery just happens to be a 1950′s American … Continue reading »
Without actually consciously knowing it, living abroad can make you more patriotic that you ever imagined you actually were. For me personally, it’s informing myself of the daily news back home, taking the time to vote, and celebrating holidays in Italy such as thanksgiving and July 4th with more planning than I normally ever would back … Continue reading »
Anyone who knows me knows that there is one place I will always say yes to going, and without a doubt that would be… una sagra. Sagre are local food-festivals that offer seasonal specialties from around the surrounding areas. At the ones that I normally attend, locals including children, volunteer to make and shuttle food to … Continue reading »
