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5 Italian Fall Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss

ciaomondobello October 5, 2019October 5, 2019 Italy autumn, chesnuts, fall, festivals, Italy, pumpkins, truffles, wine

5 Italian Fall Festivals You Don't Want to Miss

5 Reasons Why You Should Rent a Boat in Italy

ciaomondobello September 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Italy boat rental

Cruising alongside 200 million dollar yachts and spotting Dolce & Gabbana’s mansion perched at the top of a hill. These are just a few of the experiences my family and I encountered the other day when we rented a boat...

Should we move to Italy?

ciaomondobello February 17, 2019October 16, 2019 Italy, Uncategorized Italy, living abroad

What to consider before making the big move Moving to another country is a big decision and usually takes years of planning. However, as I sit in my home situated in the suburbs of a large Midwest city, I find...

Swimming in Paradise: A Guide to San Fruttuoso, Italy

ciaomondobello August 8, 2017October 15, 2019 Italy Italian Riviera, Portofino Peninsula, San Fruttuoso, swimming

My Favorite Swimming Spot I’ve always dreamed of swimming in one of those one-of-a-kind places like I’ve seen in travel magazines. I still haven’t come across a swimming hole in the middle of a jungle (to be honest, I haven’t...

The Tradition of Aperitivo in Italy

ciaomondobello June 10, 2017October 14, 2019 Italy aperitivo

On a recent Friday we visited my husband’s hometown of Bra. During the summer, Bra hosts Aperitivo in Consolle, a special sort of aperitivo, in which various bars* represent a particular city. For example, Venice Beach offers hamburgers and french...