Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy
5 Mar 2017

Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy

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Last week travelers were affected by an airport strike in Italy.. So what’s new, right? Strikes in Italy are commonplace, part of the lifestyle. They can occur with all modes of transportation, and they do, on a regular basis. During … Continued

Winter Storms Blanket Italy in Snow
8 Jan 2017

Winter Storms Blanket Italy in Snow

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Snow at Greek Theatre in Taormina, Sicily by @giovannicappuccino Winter has definitely arrived in Italy, and the frigid temperatures and yes, even nevicata, snowfall, has reached the mezzogiorno, as far south as Sicily, even at low altitudes, along the coast. … Continued

Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister
11 Dec 2016

Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister

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Photo credit: Ansa.it If you’ve been following Italian politics, you know that Matteo Renzi is out and Paolo Gentiloni is in. Changes in Italian government leaders happen faster than the blink of an eye sometimes, or so it seems. According … Continued

Will Italy Say Si or No to Matteo Renzi’s Referendum?
4 Dec 2016

Will Italy Say Si or No to Matteo Renzi’s Referendum?

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Today is election day in Italy and in a few hours Italians will go to the polls to cast their votes.  Will they say si or no to Matteo Renzi’s referendum to  streamline the parliament?  Voting begins today at 07:00 … Continued

Terremoto in Italia~How to Help the Italy Earthquake Victims
26 Aug 2016

Terremoto in Italia~How to Help the Italy Earthquake Victims

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I’ve been so saddened and torn about the recent earthquake in Italy, and I wanted to post something here. When I read this post by Cristina on Un po’ di pepe~ I think she expressed everything I have been feeling.  … Continued

Update on Italian Salaries
4 Oct 2015

Update on Italian Salaries

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Not much has changed recently in the average salaries of Italian workers. Italy is by no means  a place to get rich quick, in terms of salary. While it’s true that the socialistic  Italian government compensates workers through pensions, unemployment, … Continued

Venice Proposes Noisy Luggage Ban for Tourists
21 Nov 2014

Venice Proposes Noisy Luggage Ban for Tourists

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Italy has always had some weird laws, but the latest one proposed seems over the top to me., so much so that I feel compelled to write about it today. The city of Venice has just proposed a “noisy luggage … Continued

Italy Magazine Blog Awards – The Shortlist
23 Jan 2014

Italy Magazine Blog Awards – The Shortlist

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Two years ago, when I started writing this blog my purpose was to be able to write about my experiences and post photos while I traveled alone in Italy for three months. I had no idea then, that I would … Continued

Recent Travel News from Italy
30 Apr 2013

Recent Travel News from Italy

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Sorry I have not posted here lately.I didn’t even realize it has been ten days. I have been doing a lot of editing of my book and have been busy with other things, like everyone else. No excuses. So many … Continued

Margie in Italy
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