As American Thanksgiving grows near, I have been thinking more and more about a small beef I have with some of my fellow American expats in Italy. If I had a nickel for every time I heard another American ask “Where can I go to get a big Thanksgiving meal in Italy?” or “Which bars…
8 Energy-Saving Tips to Use as Energy Costs Rise in Italy
During the past two years, I have had to write about COVID-19 concerns that may impact your daily life in Italy (or your travels to it, if you don’t live here yet), then drought-related issues over the summer, and now I have to write about how to combat the effects of rising energy costs due,…
What to Wear to Events in Italy
Is this dress too short for a wedding? Do I need a tie at a First Communion? Should I wear a hat in church? It’s hard enough to know what to wear when you’re planning to go to an event in America — going to one in Italy is a whole different ballgame. In today’s…
My Italy Photo Contest: October’s Winner
The theme for our first ever “My Italy Photo Contest” on Facebook was spooky photos taken in Italy, and our winner did not disappoint! Dustin Manley’s submission of a mural painted on a barber shop in Pomezia, Rome is definitely the stuff of nightmares, and perfect for the month of Halloween. As you can see…
How to Deal with Reverse Culture Shock
To most of us, living in Italy is a dream come true. That being said, it takes some time to adjust to your new home. But once you have figured out which type of trash goes where and your taste buds have adjusted to the different ingredients (both of which you can read about How…