Italian Lifestyle

Well, Vicenza has been getting ready for Easter for a number of weeks now with church calendars celebrating the 40 days of Lent with different …

I have been eternally grateful to Italian firefighters ever since that stressful morning when we managed to lock our car keys inside our little red …

Moving to a brand new country to start afresh is one of the most stressful things you can ever do. From a new language and …

One of the things I love about living in Italy is the ease with which you can come in contact with animals. And I am …

So, yesterday I shared with you five things which on a daily basis make me have one of those ‘Only in Italy!’ moments that I …

No, it’s not the centuries-old architecture, the majestic countryside, the fabulous art, the sonorous Italian language or the easy access to copious amounts of exceedingly good …

When you pack your life to move abroad there are many questions with no easy answers haunting you in the weeks before you become officially …

This time last year my then fiancé (now husband) received the job offer which set the wheels of our long-dreamed-of move abroad in motion. After …

‘Mario, Mario! Piu’ alto, piu’ alto!’*, shouted the men. Everyone around them burst out laughing. Their friend, Mario, looked over, smiled good-naturedly, threw the flag …

A couple of weeks ago I woke up in a really grumpy mood. Yes, believe it or not, it happens even if you live in …