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THE ULTIMATE GUIDES TO ALL THINGS ITALY.
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MY ITALIAN CINEMA CLUB: THE ITALIAN FILMS
21 of my Favourite Italian Films. My love affair with Italian cinema began in the 90's with such films as Cinema Paradiso and Mediterraneo and continued after I was introduced to films like The Bicycle Thief and Fellini's La dolce Vita in film school.
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MY ITALIAN BOOK CLUB
21 OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS SET IN ITALY. These books take you on an unforgettable journey through many of the fascinating places Italy has to offer and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.
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HOW TO EASILY SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN SMALL TOWN ITALY.
“Life is a daring adventure or nothing.”Helen Keller Oh, the humility! Surprisingly, moving to a new country is the easy part. Living in one is a minefield of unexpected ‘translation’ challenges and cultural faux pas. Which makes for some embarrassing moments and wonderful surprises. Like knowing the difference between’morbido’ ‘(soft) and’morto’ ‘(dead) in reference to someone’s state of being or what time of day you should order a macchiato instead of a cappuccino. A cornetto, on the other hand, is not an ice cream that you order; rather, it is a delightful croissant that is freshly baked and filled with a variety of delectable jams or custard. Why all the…