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•  Grabbing milk and bread ? in heels!
  Something like quickly running to the store just for milk and bread or popping by the ATM to withdraw 50 bucks is an easy and effortless task in America. You throw on a pair of somewhat clean sweatpants and a backwards baseball cap … Continue reading →...
  Thu, 17 May 2012 14:28:05
•  A Green Thumb for Charity
  A few weekends ago there was a flower/plant market in the trendy Brera neighborhood of Milan. This market, called Floralia, has loads of really nice flowers and plants for you to buy and the proceeds to go charity, with the … Continue reading →...
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:38:13
•  You are cordially invited to buzz the hell off
  So, the Italian language has two different types of “you” – the informal one (tu) and the formal one (Lei). Tu is what you say when you are talking to your friends, younger people, and other people who you know well and have … Continue reading →...
  Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:38:32
•  Italian Food Facts: Tiramisu
  Tiramisu is among the most popular of Italian desserts. I, personally, don’t go crazy for it, but I think a lot of people out there are decidedly way more into this chocolaty-coffee dessert than I am. You can find it … Continue reading →...
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:38:29
•  It?s my turn!
  Anybody who has spent any significant amount of time in Italy is bound to agree with me on this one. Italians have no concept of waiting in line whatsoever! It’s something that will make an American such as myself go … Continue reading →...
  Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:35:32