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Visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum in Milan: Estruscan Treasures
Italy ► August 10, 2025

Visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum in Milan: Estruscan Treasures

If you’re looking for an interesting and unexpected museum experience in Milan, I highly recommend visiting the Luigi Rovati Museum. Tucked away near the elegant Porta Venezia neighborhood, the museum is housed inside the beautifully...

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My Review of The Excelsior Palace Hotel on the Portofino Coast
Italy ► July 27, 2025

My Review of The Excelsior Palace Hotel on the Portofino Coast

A visit to the Italian Riviera is a dreamy fantasy come to life. Bopping along the coast you’ll find colorful coastal villages, turquoise waters begging you for a dip, and delicious Ligurian pasta dishes calling...

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The Best Day Trips from Milan, Italy
Italy ► May 2, 2025

The Best Day Trips from Milan, Italy

Milan is in the perfect location to use as a base in Northern Italy while you plan various day trips. Thanks to high-speed trains, in 2 hours or less you have dozens of large or...

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The Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy
Italy ► April 10, 2025

The Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy

Now that I’ve been living in Milan for a couple years I’ve been able to round up the best restaurants to dine at around the city. Given Milan is such a melting pot, it isn’t...

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Visiting the Dolomites in Winter and Skiing the Sellaronda
Italy ► April 3, 2025

Visiting the Dolomites in Winter and Skiing the Sellaronda

If you are an avid skier, it may be a bucket list item to ski in the Dolomites. Last year, I made this dream come true! However, without a car, this seemed like a daunting...

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Herculaneum Day Trip: A Glimpse into the Past
Campania ► March 21, 2025

Herculaneum Day Trip: A Glimpse into the Past

In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying ancient Roman villages. Most of us are familiar with Pompeii, but did you know there is another town very well preserved from the aftermath you can visit? Herculaneum....

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What Happens on a Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto Tour in Italy
Emilia-Romagna ► December 29, 2024

What Happens on a Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto Tour in Italy

Let’s be honest. Who WOULDN’T want to tour prosciutto and cheese factories? Well, maybe a vegan. Nonetheless, if you love a charcuterie board then you might enjoy taking a peak behind the scenes – the...

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Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”
Italy ► December 22, 2024

Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”

Many travelers in Rome are often overwhelmed at just how much there is to see in Rome. Of course you plan the major sites: the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and so...

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A Delicious Lunch and a Scenic Hike Around Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy
Italy ► December 15, 2024

A Delicious Lunch and a Scenic Hike Around Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy

Cernobbio is little town situated on Lake Como. It is easily accessible from Como town (just 15 minutes by boat or bus) and its hiking paths offer spectacular views overlooking Lake Como. And while the...

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An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy
Italy ► December 11, 2024

An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy

One of my favorite things to do in Milan, Italy is to visit the Monumental Cemetery. It is like walking through an open air museum in the center of the city. The expansive site (it’s...

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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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Follow along as I try to figure out my life abroad 🇮🇹

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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Italy ➤ July 26, 2024

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Milan, Italy is not well-known for being a “foodie” city. However, I tend to find it can be underrated destination. I mean, they have everything! During your trip to Milan, I encourage you to try...

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Italy ➤ June 2, 2024

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Italy ➤ May 30, 2024

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