Monthly Archives: January 2015

No Vacation, or Why Americans Don’t Travel

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Gina Mussio

Italians get one hundred billion paid vacation days per year. That’s not counting national holidays (which of course include those of the Catholic Church as well) nor the entire month of August, which Italians get off for a month-long “it’s … Continue reading →

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Round Peg, Square Hole – On Fitting in Abroad

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Gina Mussio

At first you’re thrilled by finding your very own coffee shop. You know that you’ll go every single day. You’ll get your typical brioche and coffee until they know your order by heart; until you’re arriving to friendly faces who deliver … Continue reading →

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Cuba Libre, or What a Cocktail Has to Do With Freedom

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Gina Mussio

I turned from my friends, took one step, and immediately forgot the Italian name of the drink I wanted. It was my second month in Italy, but only my first month openly drinking. Like most American college students, I drank much … Continue reading →

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2015 New Year’s Resolutions: Italy Edition

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Gina Mussio

Learn Italian You don’t need to know Italian to travel in Italy, but since New Year’s resolutions are all about bettering ourselves and our lives, why not better your travel to Italy with a few words of the local language? … Continue reading →

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Year in Review – 2014 Top Posts

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Gina Mussio

2014 marked my first full year in Italy. All four seasons, all manners of disasters and adventures and everything life here has to offer. This blog, though hopefully entertaining to those who read it, has also been a life-saver for … Continue reading →

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