Tag Archives: Italy

Moving on Up

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Gina Mussio

Some of you may know of my incessant list making. My multiple New Year’s Resolution posts might have given you some idea (like this one…or this one…or…this one.) I like lists to help clear my mind. To give my constant … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Italian-American Easter

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Gina Mussio

I’ve always considered Easter as a quintessentially Italian holiday.  Most likely because it was one of the only holidays hosted at our house, organized primarily by my exaggeratedly Italian-American father. He did it like his parents did, which meant tablecloths, family, … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love With Italy, Imperfections and All

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Gina Mussio

“Other than the culture, which is beautiful for sure,” the question from a ‘Catherine’ on the online expat forum began, “why would a non-Italian national want to subject herself to the hassle, inefficiencies, high inflation and debt, illegal immigrants and … Continue reading →

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Midwest vs. Italy: We’re not in Kansas anymore…

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Gina Mussio

It’s easy to think that life between Italy and the United States isn’t so different. Both are first world countries, both are Western, relatively well off and relatively educated. With the safety net of Italian family abroad, it’s easy to … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Fail Your Study Abroad in Florence

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Gina Mussio

1) Never leave your apartment So studying abroad is harder than you expected. Navigating the streets, the language and the rain is exhausting. It’s better to just stay inside, right? Looking back on my study abroad experience, I’m shocked at how … Continue reading →

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