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14 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver in Summer
Canada ► May 22, 2022

14 Amazing Things to Do in Vancouver in Summer

If you’re looking for a list of things to do in Vancouver during summer, you’ve come to the right place! Summer is a bustling, beautiful, and exciting time to visit Vancouver. After the dreary and...

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5 Tips for the Best Breakfast in Milwaukee, WI
Destinations ► May 16, 2022

5 Tips for the Best Breakfast in Milwaukee, WI

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Read these 5 tips to enjoy the best breakfast in Milwaukee. These local locations and treats will help make the most of your...

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7 Delicious, Must-Eat Foods in Milwaukee, WI
Destinations ► May 11, 2022

7 Delicious, Must-Eat Foods in Milwaukee, WI

There are always certain foods that trigger a location when you hear them. Think: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, Maine Lobster. But consider this…you find yourself in Milwaukee and are now at a loss...

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How to Spend a Weekend Eating in New York City
Destinations ► April 23, 2022

How to Spend a Weekend Eating in New York City

There is sooo much to see in New York, so you want to make sure you plan wisely. Check out this guide on how to spend a weekend eating in New York City. Of course,...

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The Best Restaurants in Old Town, Chicago
Destinations ► March 28, 2022

The Best Restaurants in Old Town, Chicago

Whether you live in Chicago or are just visiting, you’ll likely wind up at one of the best restaurants in Old Town, Chicago eventually. This neighborhood is home to the famous Second City, which I...

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The Best Bars in Yaletown, Vancouver
Canada ► March 7, 2022

The Best Bars in Yaletown, Vancouver

Yaletown, Vancouver is a very happening spot to go out in the city. It’s very little surprise that the best bars in Yaletown are also some of the best bars in Vancouver. Period! Check out...

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The Best Bloody Mary in Milwaukee, WI
Destinations ► February 25, 2022

The Best Bloody Mary in Milwaukee, WI

A Bloody Mary in Milwaukee is unbeatable…and trust me, I’ve had many Bloodies. Almost every restaurant or bar in the city will offer a Bloody Mary on the menu. The best surprise is that your...

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Best Restaurants in Gold Coast, Chicago
Destinations ► February 24, 2022

Best Restaurants in Gold Coast, Chicago

The best restaurants in Gold Coast, an upscale neighborhood in Chicago, are going to cost you some pretty pennies. Fortunately, most come with great food, drinks, and (my personal favorite) people-watching. Head to Gold Coast...

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Best Cafes in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Destinations ► February 17, 2022

Best Cafes in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

A strong cortado is a must-have in order to kickstart your day in San Juan. This guide lists my favorite cafes in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans are extremely proud of their coffee...

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit (or Move to) Vancouver, BC
Canada ► January 14, 2022

Top 5 Reasons to Visit (or Move to) Vancouver, BC

I was fortunately to spend three years of my mid-20s living in beautiful Vancouver, BC! It was definitely an adventure and I have many takeaways on what makes this city so incredible. Check out these...

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Sara in Italia, Italophile

Ciao! I'm Sara. An American who quit her job in the US and moved to Milan to seek out my journey of La Dolce Vita. Follow along for Italy guides, tips, and general rants about the pros and cons of moving to Italy.

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I’ve been a bit MIA the last couple weeks as my li I’ve been a bit MIA the last couple weeks as my life has forever changed for the better. We welcomed our baby girl! 🩷In due time I’ll be eager to share some insights on pregnancy, birth, and babies in Italy vs the U.S. In the meantime, I’m going to continue to soak up these early days as a new family of three. It’s a happiness I can’t even describe. 💖...#livinginitaly #americaninitaly #lifeinitaly #expatinitaly #babyinitaly
Every time I think I can have a fully confident ni Every time I think I can have a fully confident night out speaking Italian I am quickly humbled. The hard part is when I miss a key sentence or word and continue interpreting the following portion of the conversation COMPLETELY wrong. 🤣If you’re learning Italian (or any language) can you relate?..Ciao! My name is Sara, an American living in Italy. Follow along as I share all about my life abroad in Milan. 🇮🇹..#learningitalian #livinginitaly #americaninitaly #learnitalian #expatinitaly language learning, learn Italian fail, life in Italy, American abroad, expat in Italy, American in Italy, living in Italy, moving to Italy, move to Italy, Italian language
Did you know that it is not common to take your hu Did you know that it is not common to take your husband’s last name when you get married in Italy?I have started the process of investigating what is required and 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫I’ve asked on forums and have done some research and WOW it’s not for the faint of heart. For any Italians who may not realize: in the US it is a fairly straightforward process if you opt to change your surname after marriage. Meanwhile, I’m discovering in Italy that it is very difficult!!I can already anticipate the comments that will tell me to adapt to the culture or that people will think we’re siblings (the forums blessed me with plenty of those comments already 🙃) but honestly I still want to do it! I’m just trying to understand what I may be getting myself into. Anyways, let’s see what I decide to do - but thought I’d share as this was a very unexpected Italy culture shock for me. Italy constantly confuses me on where it stands on traditional vs vs modern vs progressive vs everything else lol. ..Ciao! I’m Sara, an American living in Milan, Italy. Follow along on my life in Italy as I share about my journey to move abroad as well as my favorite Italy travel tips. 🇮🇹..#livinginitaly #americaninitaly #cultureshock #italianculture #usavsitaly Life in Italy, getting married in Italy, changing last name Italy, Italian culture shock, Italian cultural difference, living in Italy, Italian surname, American in Italy, expat in Italy, moving to Italy
🇮🇹 How I Moved to Italy series! 🇮🇹 In this episod 🇮🇹 How I Moved to Italy series! 🇮🇹In this episode I dive into how I was able to transition my Italian study visa into a work visa. (Hint: it took nearly 6 months). During this time I could work 20 hours a week, which provided a nice ease back into corporate. I hope these videos show that moving to Italy is not necessarily “easy” or a walk in the park. Online social media platforms tend to be a highlight reel and my entire journey as an American in Italy has been anything but simple.That being said, I wanted this life and understood and accepted the various sacrifices I’d have to make along the way. Where there is a will, there’s a way. But prepare yourself accordingly. So yes, even though I had signed an Italian full-time work contract, I had to wait for the paperwork to go through and get approved. At least I was finally making some money again after a year off 😅..Ciao! I’m Sara, an American living in Italy. Follow along as I share snippets of my life abroad: the good and the bad. I also use this platform to highlight Italy travel tips and some of my favorite hidden gems. ✨..#movingtoitaly #permessodisoggiorno #workinginitaly #movetoitaly #italyvisa how to find a job in Italy, how to move to Italy, converting Italian visa, study to work visa Italy, working in Italy, Italian work visa, living in Italy, American in Italy, expat in Italy, American abroad, Italy culture shock
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