It's been a minute since I've posted about the challenges of home buying in Italy, and there has been a good reason. As a portion of...

As we find ourselves right in the middle of the home purchase process, there's much I've learned about the complexities of buying...

"I found it!" If my husband had a nickel for every time I ran into the home office to disturb him with this declaration, we would have...

This...from my dad. From my proud-as-you-can-be of his Italian heritage, dad. But let me start near the beginning. Ignition point As...

Who knew that a daytrip on vespas in the hills around Bagni di Lucca would lead to one of my best memories of the trip In my recent trip...

Or...how did I get here Hi, and welcome to my blog. It's genesis that started in 1990. No, no, it actually started when I was born...