On December 1, 2016 I launched a series called Dear Champagne on this blog as a result of a series of wonderful emails exchanged between
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Apartment Hunting and Other Adventures
Being sick in winter while living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world is not my idea of fun. Nevertheless, the bug
The Italian Job: up the stairs… and up…
We packed, cleaned up and cleared out of the first apartment. The two taxis I had booked yesterday were spot on punctual, one being a
The Italian Job: Perks and Quirks of life in Florence
Discovering life and its functionality in Italy is an interesting adventure. It’s beginning to feel like home in more ways than one. First of all,
The Italian Job: the pursuit of enLIGHTenment
Like in any other country, visiting Italy and actually living here are two completely different things. First of all, my language skills have been pushed
It’s Pisa, Not Pizza!
When in Florence and equipped with a car for nearby day trips, Pisa is only an hour away and certainly worth the effort. The legendary
FrogDiva Thoughts 