Monthly Archives: February 2015

Calling All Readers

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Gina Mussio

I write a lot about Italy. Not just on this blog, which I love, but all over the Internet as well. I use the blog for more personal stories and publish elsewhere about travel, Italian culture and, of course, food. … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad in Italy: Florence vs Milan

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Gina Mussio

In 2010 I moved to Florence, Italy for a semester abroad. That is how it all started for me. Five years later I’m back, celebrating my two year anniversary with Italy and gearing up for my two year anniversary with my Italian … Continue reading →

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Photo Essay: Love in Italy

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Gina Mussio

Italy is a land of love. From the balconies of Verona (the Italian city of Love), the canals of Venice, the grottos of southern Italy or simply the park near my back yard, the land is just damn romantic. It’s … Continue reading →

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Winter in Northern Italy, a New Narrative

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Gina Mussio

Annals of literature associate winter with hardship, depression and even fear. It’s a time to stock up, grit our teeth and hold out against the difficult season. It’s our melancholy spirit, muted like laughter against the snow. We see winter as something to be tolerated until that first burst … Continue reading →

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Teaching English in Italy: An Irreverent Guide

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Gina Mussio

I teach English in Italy. I also teach in English in Italy, but I’ll explain that later. Most Americans my age come from a lifetime of following a direct path: preschool, school, sports, friends, college. It seems that lately that train that has since … Continue reading →

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