Monthly Archives: January 2014

How to Make a Perfect Cappuccino at Home

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Gina Mussio

They say Italian is the language of music, opera, art and love. I’d add that it’s also the language of coffee. If the sweet, delicious, dark nectar of the gods isn’t quite idolized here, it is definitely molto apprezzato, very appreciated. Not … Continue reading →

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Snowboarding in Northern Italy, Or Not

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Gina Mussio

I had finally done it! I, with Marco’s help, had finally coerced together a group of friends, planned times and cars and made it the two hours north to our cabin in Piazzatorre for a weekend of skiing and snowboarding. … Continue reading →

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Gina’s 8 Pro Tips for Surviving Long Flights

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Gina Mussio

1) DON’T COME TO THE AIRPORT UNPREPARED. You, yeah you single woman who “had no idea her liquids needed to be in a ziplock baggie,” you’re ruining the airport for the rest of us! Unless it’s your first flight ever, … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Back to Business – Il Rientro

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Buon Rientro! This Italian phrase, translated literally as “Good Return!” is heard a lot after the Christmas, New Years and Epiphany festivities end and everyone has to get back to business. After nearly a month of holiday celebrations and vacation time, … Continue reading →

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The History of The English Language – In One 10-Minute Video

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Gina Mussio

I recently stumbled upon this video, “the History of The English Language in 10 Minutes,” that explains our language evolution from the Anglo-Saxons in 400 a.d. through King James Bible’s influence, Shakespeare, the Internet and finishing with Global English today. … Continue reading →

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