On Friday the 13th last month I was curious and asked my boyfriend if it was considered an unlucky day in Italy. I am often surprised how universal sayings, expressions and superstitions are, and I love to learn the variations. For instance, instead of saying "knock on wood," Italians say "toccare ...
The Joys & Torments of Packing
Let the packing begin! While it seems like I just finished packing and unpacking, it is nevertheless time to pack once again. It is always difficult to figure out what to take and what to leave behind for the next time. Will I wear that dress? Can I possibly fit all these shoes? And don't even get ...
Tempting Tuesday: Conca dei Marini in the Springtime
For reasons I can't quite describe, Conca dei Marini has always been one of my favorite places on the Amalfi Coast. It is beautiful and peaceful, and yet is located just 4 kilometers west of a the much more active and bustling Amalfi. There are lovely churches in Conca, as well as the little cove ...
La Pasquetta in Italy
While many Americans are heading back to work as usual, the Easter holiday continues for another day in Italy. Easter Monday is called La Pasquetta and is often spent outdoors with family and friends enjoying good food and the arrival of warmer weather. Yes, in other words, it is a national ...
Sunday Shout-out: Celebrating Easter in Italy
Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter!As the fates would have it (or, more specifically, graduate school), I have missed Easter in Italy the past two years, and this year I am spending Easter with family in the States. I am looking forward to experiencing one of Italy's most important holidays next year! This ...
Laura Thayer In Italy Expat Spotlight
Have you ever wondered how I ended up here on the Amalfi Coast? Someday I will have to write the story instead of just saying again and again that it would make a good book. In the meantime, many thanks to the friendly folks over at Expatify.com who included me yesterday in their Expat Spotlight ...
How to Save Money while on Holiday on the Amalfi Coast
Are you planning a trip to Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast in the coming year, but are worried it might be out of your price range? Think again! Here are five tips to help you save money and get the best out of your visit to Italy’s famed coastline.With the current economic crunch, it can never hurt ...
Helping Hands for Abruzzo
A dog of a Spanish rescue teamsearches through rubble in L'Aquilain central Italy on Wednesday.(Luca Bruno/Associated Press)As the rescue crews continue to work hard in Abruzzo and we hear hour by hour more tragic news, I am comforted by seeing the quick and massive response around the internet ...
Tempting Tuesday: Stunning Sunsets on the Amalfi Coast
I am sure many of you are already aware of the severe earthquake that struck the region of Abruzzo, northeast of Rome, very early Monday morning. I have been devastated watching the footage on the videos and seeing the photographs. It is just devastating. (If you are looking for more information on ...
Sunday Shout-out: Olio di Oliva e Sogni di Vino
Florence, ItalyPhoto by Katie GreenawayOn this snowy Sunday in Nebraska, I am certainly dreaming of a beautiful blue sky over bella Italia. I know I am not the only one this morning having those types of dreams! While I dream of the Amalfi Coast, there are many travelers, writers, and expats out ...
