A Nap on the Steps of the Duomo di Siena
A trip down Memory Lane. I've been so immersed in digital wizardry for so many years that I often forget about my vault of 35mm [...]
Personal Epiphanies from an Overdue Hiatus
Sometimes we just need to step out of our grooves. Yes, step away from the well-worn rut of what we normally do. Step outside of [...]
Put It on Ice.
Time for a short break to refuel... I've been going, going, going and doing, doing, doing. While I pat myself on the back for being [...]
Living the Colorful Life on the Island of Burano
How does daily living amongst saturated color affect a person? I've been asking myself this question ever since I first visited the island of Burano [...]
Go Ahead, Steer into the Storm.
I’ve been resisting the foul weather. By doing so, I've put myself squarely in the middle of the wrestling match with “what is.” I dig [...]
I Hit the Wine Jackpot at Lidl
You can as well, with a good strategy. If you don't know Lidl, they're all over Europe and they're a cleverly run chain of German [...]
Learn How to Order Takeaway in Italian
Mastery of a few everyday Italian expressions goes a long way... in helping expats (and visitors) assimilate into the Italian culture. Italians notice and appreciate [...]
Venice Awakens
Early morning in The Floating City reveals much of the beauty normally obscured by hordes of tourists. This is why I packed up my camera [...]
Oddio! Invoking the Divine in Italian.
THIS is one of the most often used phrases when speaking Italian. You may adhere to the "Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in [...]
Moving to Italy? Not all regions are created equally.
Don't overlook this and don't neglect to do your homework. I've been fielding copious inquiries about the bureaucratic processes and hurdles in Italy. I wish [...]
Food at Roma Termini Has Gone from Dismal to Gourmet
Used to be that I wanted to avoid Rome's central train station like the plague. Well, the massive throngs of people and having to constantly [...]
How Italians Describe Someone Who is Crafty.
This one will come in handy. If you plan on living in Italy or spending a lot of time here you'll inevitably be transacting business. [...]
Italian Coffee Protocol – Know the Ropes!
It’s the little things that make the difference. Especially in regards to the coffee culture in Italy. Once you’ve spent ample time here you’ll understand [...]
Announcing Italian Snippets – Designed to Take You Deeper into the Italian Way
Leave it to the Italians to give colorful dimension to saying “What a mess!” This topic is featured in the first of what I hope [...]
An Unforgettable Tasting of Artisanal Organic Cheeses from Abruzzo.
This ranks as one of the best experiences of my life. I know, it’s a lofty claim. But, on a sunny October afternoon, I found [...]
EIGHT Tips for Dealing with a Car Accident in Italy
If only all my topics could be fun… And if only a car accident in Italy wouldn’t happen to you. It did to me. I’d [...]
Pardon My Mess…I’m Building Something New
Making Something New… © Jed Smith With change comes a few bumps and a bit of mess… Just a month ago I embarked on a [...]
The Enigmatic Faces of Carnevale
Carnevale, a centuries-old Venice festival invites “shadow play.” And, soon it will be upon us again for 2019. It begins just [...]