So I have a new job – if you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw this. I am excited and proud to be a part of the Automattic (WordPress.com and more) team! Being location-independent now means that I can do something like wake up at 3:30am on a Saturday morning to drive down to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Discovering Italy'
Sights and Flavors of Puglia – Sapori di Puglia
July 23rd, 2010 · 26 Comments
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Strawberry Festival, Sagra delle Fragole in Italy
June 24th, 2010 · 21 Comments
If it’s summertime, that means loads of wonderful sagre, festivals, in Italy. Many sagre are food-related celebrations and festivals, but not all. But when it is food-related, you know that you’re going to eat well! Even the tiniest cities can have excellent sagre. Case in point is the Sagra delle Fragole I went to in [...]
Tags: Discovering Food · Discovering Italy · Food · Italy · Piemonte
10 Tourist Mistakes when Visiting Italy: Tipping, Tickets, and More
June 9th, 2010 · 111 Comments
Love Italy? You should check out my book about How to Order an Italian Coffee in Italy! It’s available on Amazon! Get your copy or tell a friend! Here are some common mistakes and misconceptions tourists have about traveling in Italy. After posting about how my diet has changed since moving to Italy 7 years ago, I’ve also [...]
Tags: Culture · Discovering Italy · Italy · Tips
How Italy has changed my diet in 7 years
June 3rd, 2010 · 28 Comments
After living in Italy for 7 years, I have been reflecting on my diet and what I eat daily. I don’t eat quite like an Italian, but I don’t eat quite like an American, either. Here’s some reflections I’ve had on how it’s changed since I moved here: Portion size In the US I was [...]
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Portofino, Italy: Hotels, Restaurants, Low Season – 5 Tips to Enjoy Your Trip
March 17th, 2010 · 17 Comments
Have you heard of Portofino? Portofino is a lovely little town on the Italian Riviera – just south of Genova – Genoa and with only 500 inhabitants. The bay, or rather cove surrounded by mountain/hills all around it makes it a very pretty setting for a day trip or even a romantic weekend. Here are [...]
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