Italian coffee shop etiquette, I have learned, is not the same as American coffee shop etiquette. There are rules. Sometimes they will tell you the rules and sometimes they will not. If you’ve never felt like a total dumbass…
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Hey Everyone! So this isn’t a real post but I had a few announcements to make and what better way than with a fake post? Bazaaam! Surviving Is Fancy! FlipKey (owned by TripAdvisor) just released a Top 8 Tuscany Based…
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The next three weeks should be hell super fun. I’ve cleaned for a total of 12 hours in the past few days. I’ve washed every, single thing in the house. We dusted the baseboards, cleaned the fridge and freezer, the oven, and…
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1. You’ll become addicted. There are few people who study in Italy and think to themselves, “Meh, whatev, Ohio is way better.” Once you’ve lived in Florence there will probably be a small part of you that always wants to return. You’ll develop…
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Let’s talk about the thing that nobody ever wants to talk about because it sucks: Depression. Usually, it’s only a matter of time before expats experience some form of situational depression, anxiety, or the need to hide under their bed with a bottle…
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I’ve written about Oliver, my poodle, a number of times on this blog. Most of you know him as the neurotic, adorable, asshole that he’s matured into over the years. I really like him, despite the fact that he’s taken…
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1. You love pizza. Honestly, you love all carbs. http://edinaczedula.tumblr.com/ 2. Good wine is more important to you than lots of money. http://mutui.blogosfere.it/
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I have to admit that I’m not much of a foodie. I know, I know, STOP SHOUTING AT ME! I’m kind of a freak in that regard. However, there are a few cooks in Italy that could easily have me…
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Northern Italians Versus Southern Italians: Are They Really That Different?
July 30, 2014My situation in Italy is a little unique. My husband is from a small (tiny) town between Rome and Naples but we live together in Florence. He’s lived outside of Italy in Spain where he made a lot of friends…
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This list is the second part of another post. I’d recommend reading that one first: Northern Italians Versus Southern Italians: Are They Really That Different? This isn’t an exhaustive list of differences and a lot of this is from my perspective…