35 Existential Differences Between The English and The Italians
Being told off by a sales assistant in a shop in Italy made me sit down and think about the differences between my life here …
Expat guide
How to Say ‘Trick or Treat’ in Italian
Look at these plump pumpkins which I spotted yesterday during a short walk. Propped on a stone windowsill they smiled their terrible smiles at passers-by …
Riposo in Italy – 6 Ways to Make the Extended Lunch Break Work for You
If you live in Italy for any length of time, rather sooner than later you will learn two terms of utmost importance to you, no …
Three More Things Which Shocked Me in Italy
OK, I hear you groan! Here she comes again, bemoaning her cushty Italian life, finding little niggles to complain about with all that beautiful architecture, millennia-old …
Three Things Which Shocked Me in Italy
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 …
Ten Things Which Remind Me That I Am In Italy – Second Part
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 …
Ten Things Which Remind Me That I Am In Italy – First Part
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 …
18 Differences Between My British and My Italian Homes
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 …
Ten Ways To Feel At Home When You Move To A New Country
Moving to a new country can be both daunting and exciting. I know! I have done it twice. On one hand you are bound to …
Cultural and Uncultured Shocks of Our First Month in Italy
Our first month in Italy swished past in a whirlwind of glorious emotions, gorgeous vistas and delicious food. Observing the Italians at such a close …
