Living in Italy certainly has its perks... A short train ride to Venice is unquestionably one. Last week, while meandering over canals and waxing poetic, I remembered this book shop I'd read about when I knew I'd be moving to Italy. Prior to researching the area we were to live in, or anything of ... READ the POST
2013 A Review in Pictures Flipagram
In 2013 I welcomed my husband home after 751 days. Eight months later I kissed him goodbye for what should be 190 days. I kissed him... A lot. Said good bye to family and friends in Miami, fulfilled a life long dream of living in Europe. In Italy I've made some good friends who feel like family, ... READ the POST
Italian Open Air Market Clothing Haul
Open air markets are a part of Italian culture and where you can find a lot of great things at more affordable prices than you would at a mall. I really enjoy exploring the different markets locally, One can be found on any day of the week and even though they are all pretty similar, each one is a ... READ the POST
Using Your iPhone in Italy
If you're moving to Italy and are worried that your smart-phone wont be able to make the trip - have no fear, Italy has all the mobile phones and smart phones that one can find in the U.S. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the quality of cellular service, as it isn't that fast, and you get a ... READ the POST
Italy and the Squat Toilet
Just over a week ago on one of our first outings exploring our new Italian home I encountered the "squatty-potty". It was at a local restaurant where we were having dinner. The very description of it sounded completely alien to my ears. "A toilet, that's basically a whole in the ground." I imagined ... READ the POST
Moving Abroad A Few Tips
In a few short weeks my life is going to become a whirlwind of activity. My husband will finally be through with his two year remote tour. His homecoming is something we've been looking forward to for what feels like an eternity and that alone is enough to get all of us excited and create a bit of ... READ the POST