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Step Back in Time in This ‘City of Crazies’

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Gina Mussio

The comparisons between Umbria and Tuscany are vast. Both regions are established among the hills, tiny towns perched on the top of each mound. They both share culinary traditions of fresh pasta, unsalted bread, truffles and wild boar. They both produce wine … Continue reading →

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That Time I Went to Mantova Just to Eat Lunch

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Mantova, or Mantua in English, is a tiny medieval city in Lombardy, on the border with Veneto. Ruled for decades by the rich Gonzaga family, the city is a gem with a lot to offer a cultural traveler. I, however, was … Continue reading →

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Moving into Our New House, in Numbers

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Gina Mussio

I’ve always been quick to acclimate to change. For new situations, new locations or, in this case, new homes, I ride my emotional roller coaster then move on, taking the change as a normality. It’s officially been a week since our … Continue reading →

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On Moving, Again

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Gina Mussio

I didn’t even see the apartment in Monza before we moved in. Desperately trying to finish school and save money, searching for an apartment overseas was not the easiest. Seeing that we were lagging, Marco’s mom served as our realtor, finding for-rent signs … Continue reading →

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Photo Essay: Colle Val d’Elsa, Tuscany

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Colle Val d’Elsa is perched on the hill directly across from the much more famous neighboring hill of San Gimignano in Tuscany. We chose Val d’Elsa as our base point for a few days in Tuscany, but ended up staying right … Continue reading →

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