Dec

Cambiare Pagina

Posted by Tina Published in Me, new year

Hey, it’s my last post of 2009! I tried filling out memes for it, but that just didn’t seem right. I thought of “a year in photos” where I would post one photo from each month, but I didn’t take any pictures April through August. So, I’m winging it. This will be a potpourri blog [...]

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Dec

Three Essentials for Your Move to Italy

Posted by Tina Published in Italia, expats, nomadic life

While I don’t advise stressing out too much over getting ready for an overseas move (because no matter how much you prepare, you won’t be prepared), it is definitely wise to have a few things handy in advance, if only to take the edge off the shock of arrival in your new country. Here are [...]

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Dec

It’s upon us…

Posted by Tina Published in Christmas

…Christmas, that is.
Soon I’ll take the train to Lucca, where I will spend a few days with my cousins.
Merry Christmas (and/or anything else you may or may not celebrate), and I’ll write next week with a recap of sites seen and food eaten.

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Dec

My year summed up in tweets

Posted by Tina Published in Me, blogging

This was generated based on the words I used most on twitter this year. If you use twitter, go here to make your tweet cloud.

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Dec

Christmas Spirit

Posted by Tina Published in Christmas, Music

Christmas is just a week away. I’ll go to Tuscany – Lucca, to be exact – to spend it with my cousins there. Tomorrow I embrace friends in Rome. I love seeing Rome all busy and decorated for Christmas. It will be a real treat.
Yesterday I had my first lunch guest at my new [...]

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Dec

Three-course meals

Posted by Tina Published in Food, Italia

If Italy is known for anything, it’s known for its timeless culinary traditions. Every country has its own food culture and delicacies, and Italy’s is among the most famous. Really, it may not be correct to use the term “Italian cuisine”, when you consider that each region has its own history, recipes and [...]

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Dec

New Home

Posted by Tina Published in Me, Umbria, apartment

So, I’ve moved out of the shared place in the center of town and into a new apartment of my very own. *Sigh*. Three and a half years ago I sold all my things and narrowed my life down to two suitcases and some rubbermaid bins (about five, I think). I have brought those [...]

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Dec