Arm-in-Arm is part of the Italian Culture
Italians are passionate and affectionate I think I can safely draw this conclusion after living in Italy for several years and observing the interactions amongst [...]
My Italy Move, Several Years Later
My enduring metaphor for life… Here I am, several years after pulling the trigger on my Italy move. And I’m damn glad I made the [...]
Becoming an Expat in Italy? The Devil is in the Details.
When you take the steps to becoming an expat in Italy you’ll soon learn that there is a good bit of bureaucracy, which requires standing [...]
Sportoletti Cantina, in Umbria, Makes Amazing Wine
Sportoletti excels at making beautifully rendered wines at great prices Fair warning. I’m going to gush. But, for good reason. Just over eight [...]
Italian Faces in the Saturday Market
The big Saturday markets will never cease to be a goldmine of opportunity for capturing the wealth of Italian faces Recently, when visiting my [...]
My House in Umbria…Heaven on Earth
Welcome to my home away from home. I’m a lucky man. When I made the journey from a life in the States to a permanent [...]
Meet Le Vecchie Guardie – The Old Guard
A Sacred Meeting Spot. © 2017 Jed Smith I love these faces. I love surreptitiously watching their interactions, and their steadfast camaraderie. The Old Guard, [...]
Is It Buono or Bello? Hmmmm….
Deciding when to use buono (good) and when to use bello (beautiful) isn’t so cut and dry. Do you want to say something is good, [...]
Venice’s Anice Stellato Delivers an Amazing Culinary Experience
Prepare yourself for a special dining experience Finding a worthy culinary experience in Venice isn’t always so easy. Why? Unfortunately, the bulk of restaurants in [...]
Say Please in Italian – Know When and How!
When you say Please in Italian, properly, it will open doors and make your experience here go more smoothly. If you’ve been studying how to [...]
Applying for an Italian Elective Residency Visa?
For most people, getting the Italian Elective Residency Visa is the most stress-producing part of the process of moving to Italy. Lately I’ve [...]
Encountering Real Life Italian Angels
It all started with a dead battery. And, it all came to a successful conclusion, thanks to the divine intervention of an Italian angel at [...]
Learning Italian? Manu is the #1 YouTube Resource!
Manu explains how you can make the most of his incredible online resources. This week I close out my interview with Manu of [...]
Speak Italian When You’re in Italy – It Opens Doors!!!
Invaluable advice on the importance of speaking Italian in Italy After listening to this week’s interview segment with Manu of Italy Made Easy you’ll [...]
How to Avoid the Biggest Pitfalls When Learning Italian
Manu shares important insights about where new students get tripped up. Today is the fifth in the interview series with Manu, the best [...]
Learning Italian? Manu Says Focus on These Three Things!
Manu offers sage advice for new students of Italian. If you’re like me, your adult brain can be intimidated at the prospect of [...]
Manu Shares Advice for Learning and Speaking Italian!
Manu – Invaluable Advice for Students of Italian If hope you’ve been following my in-depth interview with Manu Venditti of Italy Made Easy. [...]
Preparing for the Diversity of Italian Bureaucracy
The office of the immigration police. If you’re planning on moving to Italy you’ll be dealing with bureaucratic processes that are significantly different [...]