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After two and a half years, a pandemic, a pregnant sister that I never got to see, a new nephew that I hadn’t met yet, two cancelled flights, and three failed attempts, I finally went back to the USA and got back to Rome last week. For the last seven years of living in Italy, … Continue reading Going back home: the differences
When news hit that the Coronavirus emergency had become a worldwide pandemic, Italy was at the top of the headlines everywhere and at the top of the cases and deaths lists. It seemed like the worst place to be in. Countries started banning flights from Italy and Europe and everyone I know contacted me or … Continue reading The Best Place to be in during a Pandemic
When I first arrived in Italy, I was rather shy, quiet, and reserved. I wouldn’t usually initiate conversations, nor would I offer personal information as that was reserved only for people close to me. I also feel I was quite naïve because I believed most people were good-natured. I was very passionate, as I’ve always … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned from Italians
Foreigners living in and in love with the Eternal City always talk about the perks of Rome. There are plenty of photos and stories out there to make people jealous of those who live here (including by me). If you want to hear about all the good things, then read my post on that, All … Continue reading The Drawbacks of Living in Rome
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