This week I get to chat with none other than the mind behind the hilarious blog that is http://survivinginitaly.com/. Misty and I share a lot in common and not just our respective day jobs, she too enjoys a glass or four of prosecco, is obsessed with dogs and has a realistic approach to what life is … Continue reading
This week we are chatting with a true Fiorentina, Chiara, whose bright smile you can’t ignore. I met her through blogging circles and I welcome any chance to get a little insight into how she manages it all, being a smart and accomplished Marketing manager, mom and blogger while also looking pretty cute at the same time. … Continue reading
Pad thai with ingredients on display Meet any expat or student living in Florence, ask what they miss from home and usually besides air conditioning, ice coffee to-go, normally they mention a certain food that they can’t get in the city (or at least easily). Without a doubt Italian food is my favorite so please refrain … Continue reading
The 4th of July, the only time it was socially acceptable to drape myself in the American flag Our blogger roundtable discussions are back and this time instead of focusing on our thoughts on all-things Italy, we thought why not touch on a fun subject, namely what’s it like for our respective partners to date … Continue reading
One thing that never ceasex to surprise me is just how dynamic Florence is becoming. It feels as if so many new places are opening which is obviously great for someone like me who has chosen to live, eat and work in the historical center. I can really appreciate when great food meets cool design. … Continue reading
A very vague lunch menu – Photo by Sophie Kruijsdijk Ever have one of those moments that remains burned in your memory for a lifetime? One that started off awkward but then turned into a hilarious inside joke that will probably stand the test of time? That’s exactly what this post is about, a really bad lunch that … Continue reading
Locals I Love is back with a Friday edition to shake things up a bit ;-). This week I am chatting with a Dutch friend of mine who has decided to make Florence,Italy her home. We met a couple of years ago in a park with some erasmus [international study abroad] students and had the … Continue reading
Locals I Love is back, an interview series where I get to know other expats living and working in Florence, mixed in with a fair amount of Florentines themselves. I absolutely adore [and I hope you guys do too!] getting to know other people who have chosen to make Firenze their home and peek into … Continue reading
To see the famous Cinque Terre, a UNESCO heritage site, in the Italian region of Liguria this past week was a treat that I won’t soon forget. While normally I like to savor a place for a few days, I did a typical day trip from Florence to Cinque Terre last Friday to get a ‘taste’ … Continue reading
Locals I Love is back, this time I interviewed someone I personally know very well who has recently taken the plunge to move her whole life to Florence, Italy from Berlin, German. Have you ever met one of those souls who are just amazing and almost divinely meant to be in your life? Coco is … Continue reading
Girl in Florence 